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Douglas H. Ginsburg withdraws Supreme Court nomination

Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg withdrew his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court amid media reports and controversy over past marijuana use and related criticism.

Douglas H. Ginsburg withdraws Supreme Court nomination

Ginsburg’s withdrawal forced the Reagan administration to seek another nominee for the vacancy and highlighted the intense public scrutiny of Supreme Court selections.

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