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Irked by liberals from Princeton to Yale and the Justice Department to the Supreme Court, the conservative jurist finishes another term unbowed.

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The Plot to Destroy the Voting Rights Act

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Law and Justice

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Law and Justice

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Mid-Decade redistricting raises troubling issues for state courts

Protecting the Vote

Mid-Decade Redistricting: Why State Courts Should Be Suspicious

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