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John Marshall Harlan

Associate Justice · Confirmed 1877

John Marshall Harlan

149 years on bench

Appointed by President Rutherford B. Hayes.

Last verified: June 2026

Key Facts

Appointed By: Rutherford B. Hayes
Confirmed: 1877
Tenure: 149 years

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John Marshall Harlan serves as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Appointed by President Rutherford B. Hayes and confirmed in 1877.

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