A scalia biography
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Justice Antonin Scalia
Selected Opinions by Justice Scalia:
Michigan v. EPA ()Topic:Climate Change & Environment
The EPA strayed well beyond the bounds of reasonable interpretation in concluding that cost is not a factor relevant to the appropriateness of regulating power plants.
EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. ()
Topic:Labor & Employment
To prevail in a disparate treatment claim, an applicant needs to show only that their need for an accommodation was a motivating factor in the employer's decision. They do not need to show that the employer had knowledge of their need.
Utility Air Regulatory Group v. EPA ()
Topic:Climate Change & Environment
The EPA exceeded its statutory authority when it interpreted the Clean Air Act to require PSD (Prevention of Significant Deterioration) and Title V permitting for stationary sources based on their greenhouse gas emissions. The EPA may not treat greenhouse gases
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Antonin Scalia
US Supreme Court justice from to
"Scalia" redirects here. For the surname, see Scalia (surname).
Antonin Scalia | |
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Official portrait, | |
| In office September 26, &#;– February 13, | |
| Nominated by | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | William Rehnquist |
| Succeeded by | Neil Gorsuch |
| In office August 17, &#;– September 26, | |
| Nominated by | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Roger Robb |
| Succeeded by | David Sentelle |
| In office August 22, &#;– January 20, | |
| President | Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | Roger C. Cramton |
| Succeeded by | John Harmon |
| In office September &#;– August | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Roger C. Cramton |
| Succeeded by | Robert Anthony |
| Born | Antonin Gregory Scalia ()March 11, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | February 13, () (aged&#;79) Presidio County, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Fairfax Memorial Park |
| Spouse | Maureen McCarthy &#; (m.&#;)&#; |
| Children | 9, including Eugene |