U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has announced that he is retiring after more than three decades of service.<br /> The 81-year-old is a traditional conservative and has been a pivotal vote on many high-profile issues, including same-sex marriage and abortion rights.<br /> President Trump said he will look for Kennedy's replacement immediately, which marks the second time he picks a Supreme Court Justice after Neil Gorsuch.<br />It also gives him the chance to cement a five to four conservative majority in America's top court for the foreseeable future, and move it further to the right.<br /> Trump's nomination is expected to spark a political firestorm on Capitol Hill, with Democrats likely to try everything in their power to block or slow the nomination process.<br />However, they face a tough challenge due to a Republican majority in the Senate. <br />
