Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died in his sleep last night at the age of 79. He traveled to Texas for a hunting trip with friends, who say he told them he didn't feel well Friday night. When he didn't get up for breakfast this morning, someone at the West Texas ranch went to check on Scalia and found him unresponsive.
Scalia was the first Italian-American and longest-serving justice on the nation's highest court; he served from 1986 until his death. He was a fiery conservative known for his brash personality and biting sense of humor. Though many people disagreed with a lot of what he had to say, there's no denying Scalia held a deep respect for American law and was a champion of the Constitution.
Chief Justice John Roberts says he and the other justices are deeply saddened by Scalia's unexpected passing.
Scalia, who frequently used the phrase "What can I say," was known as "Nino" by many of his colleagues.
Scalia was the first Italian-American and longest-serving justice on the nation's highest court; he served from 1986 until his death. He was a fiery conservative known for his brash personality and biting sense of humor. Though many people disagreed with a lot of what he had to say, there's no denying Scalia held a deep respect for American law and was a champion of the Constitution.
Chief Justice John Roberts says he and the other justices are deeply saddened by Scalia's unexpected passing.
Scalia, who frequently used the phrase "What can I say," was known as "Nino" by many of his colleagues.
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