Which Supreme Court Justice was appointed by President George W. Bush?

Samuel Alito was appointed by President George W. Bush and took his seat on the Supreme Court on January 31, 2006. His appointment was part of Bush's efforts to shape the judiciary according to conservative principles, and he has often been noted for his textualist approach to statutory interpretation, similar to that of his colleague Justice Antonin Scalia. The Senate confirmed his appointment after a contentious confirmation process, reflecting the political divisions of the time.

In contrast, Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Elena Kagan were appointed by different presidents. Breyer and Ginsburg, for example, were appointed by President Bill Clinton, while Kagan was appointed by President Barack Obama. Each of these justices brought their own judicial philosophies and ideologies to the Court that differ significantly from Alito's. Understanding these appointments helps illustrate the broader political and ideological shifts within the Supreme Court over time.