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26 Apr, 4 tweets, 2 min read
BREAKING: The Supreme Court agrees to take up a major gun rights case. In NY State Rifle & Pistol Assoc. v. Corlett, the justices will consider the extent to which the Second Amendment protects the right to carry guns outside the home for self-defense.
SCOTUS also adds two other new cases to its docket for next term. One is a case brought by a former associate of Osama bin Laden; it's about the state secrets privilege. Here's more on United States v. Zubaydah. scotusblog.com/case-files/cas…
The other is a First Amendment case about the authority of a public community-college board to censure a board member for criticizing other members. Here's more on Houston Community College System v. Wilson. scotusblog.com/case-files/cas…
And here is the full order list: supremecourt.gov/orders/courtor…

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26 Apr
1/ The Supreme Court has a busy week ahead. Six oral arguments, more opinions expected, and potential new cases added to next term's docket. Here's what you need to know:
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