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Brett Kavanaugh

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Brett Kavanaugh is an American lawyer and jurist who has served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since 2018. Before joining the Court, he served as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and worked in the office of independent counsel Kenneth Starr. His Supreme Court confirmation attracted extensive political and public controversy, including allegations that he denied.

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When did Brett Kavanaugh join the U.S. Supreme Court?

Brett Kavanaugh became an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018. He has served on the Court since that year.

What court did Brett Kavanaugh serve on before the Supreme Court?

Before joining the Supreme Court, Kavanaugh served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. That is a federal appellate court, not a trial court.

Who nominated and confirmed Brett Kavanaugh?

President Donald Trump nominated Kavanaugh in 2018, and the U.S. Senate confirmed him on October 6, 2018. He then took his seat as an associate justice of the Supreme Court.

What is Brett Kavanaugh's official role on the Supreme Court?

Kavanaugh is an associate justice, not the Chief Justice. His Supreme Court service began in 2018 after his earlier work on the D.C. Circuit.