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Ep. 24: Justice Breyer’s Pivotal Role

The Week Ahead

By Toula Vlahou, Todd Ruger and Adriel Bettelheim
Posted September 30, 2016 at 3:37pm

The Supreme Court begins its new term with several hot-button issues to consider, says CQ Roll Call’s Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger. A justice to watch is Stephen Breyer, who could play a pivotal role on the short-handed court in deciding transgender bathroom rights, redistricting and how it affects voting and immigration law.
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