Influential Lawyer Ted Olson, Known for Landmark Cases, Dies at 84
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Ted Olson, a prominent conservative lawyer and former U.S. Solicitor General, has died at 84. Known for his role in significant legal cases, Olson successfully argued for George W. Bush in the 2000 election recount and for same-sex marriage rights in California. His career included 65 Supreme Court cases, such as Citizens United and DACA. Olson's work and personal life, marked by the loss of his wife on 9/11, left a lasting impact on the legal field and beyond.
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