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What was the nickname of the conservative justices Hughes often opposed?
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The "Four Horsemen" was a nickname given to four conservative Supreme Court justices who often opposed Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes's more liberal views. The justices were Willis Van Devanter, James McReynolds, George Sutherland, and Pierce Butler. They were known for their strict adherence to the Constitution and their opposition to government regulation.
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