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Battle lines already being drawn on Kennedy's successor

Battle lines already being drawn on Kennedy's successor

Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement is setting off a momentous confirmation battle for President Trump's next Supreme Court nominee that is certain to consume the Senate, inflame partisan tensions and shape the outcome of the midterm elections.
by The Associated Press

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Justice Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick

Justice Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick

Justice Kennedy is a moderate and a champion for the gay rights movement. President Trump will likely replace him with a staunch conservative, which would fundamentally shift the culture of the court.
by Nina Totenberg

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Minnesota expects more migrant children separated from parents

Minnesota expects more migrant children separated from parents

At least two migrant children separated from their parents at the U.S. Mexico border are currently living in Minnesota and officials said this week they expect more arrivals.
by Jiwon Choi

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Top court: Unions can't force government workers to pay fees

Top court: Unions can't force government workers to pay fees

The Supreme Court says government workers can't be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, dealing a serious financial blow to organized labor.
by The Associated Press

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Travel ban ruling stirs fear, anguish among Minnesota Muslims

Travel ban ruling stirs fear, anguish among Minnesota Muslims

"The Supreme Court's decision really just magnified the fear and anxieties that many people in this community have had," said Jaylani Hussein, the head of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Minnesota.
by Peter Cox

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Supreme Court sides with California anti-abortion pregnancy centers

Supreme Court sides with California anti-abortion pregnancy centers

The high court on Tuesday reversed a lower court that upheld a California law requiring pregnancy centers to put up notices alerting women to low-cost or free abortions provided by the state.
by Nina Totenberg and Sarah McCammon

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Court upholds Trump travel ban, rejects discrimination claim

Court upholds Trump travel ban, rejects discrimination claim

The Supreme Court has upheld President Trump's ban on travel from several mostly Muslim countries, rejecting a challenge that it discriminated against Muslims or exceeded his authority.
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Supreme Court rules police need warrant to track cellphones

Supreme Court rules police need warrant to track cellphones

The Supreme Court says police generally need a search warrant if they want to track criminal suspects' movements by collecting information about where they've used their cellphones.
by Nina Totenberg

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