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SCOTUStoday for Friday, February 27

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Melville Fuller, the eighth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, presided over significant cases despite being relatively unknown today. Born in Maine and raised by his grandfather, a state chief justice, Fuller moved to Chicago where he had a successful legal career and managed Stephen Douglas' 1860 presidential campaign. Despite concerns about his loyalty to the Union and perceived favoritism towards corporations during his confirmation process, Fuller was confirmed as Chief Justice in October 1888. His tenure saw the Court issue several important rulings.

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