FAQ About Thurgood Marshall
How did Thurgood Marshall's resignation from the Supreme Court affect the court?
Thurgood Marshall's resignation from the Supreme Court in 1991 opened the way for a new appointee, Clarence Thomas, who succeeded him. Marshall's departure marked the end of a significant era wherein he consistently advocated for broad civil rights protections. His exit signaled a shift in the Court's composition toward more conservative interpretations of the Constitution, affecting subsequent decisions on civil rights and liberties.
