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How Might A New Supreme Court Justice Affect Abortion Law?
Posted on · Houston Matters examines how much impact the Supreme Court and its justices have on abortion law.
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Texans Are Divided About Whether To Keep ‘Roe V. Wade’
Posted on · According to the survey, 56 percent of independents in Texas oppose President Trump nominating someone to the Supreme Court who would vote to overturn the ruling and open the door for states to criminalize abortion.
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What Justice Kennedy’s Retirement Means For Abortion Rights
Posted on · Advocates on both sides of the abortion debate agree that the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy sets the stage for a battle over abortion rights unlike any in a generation.
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Trump Says He Will Nominate New Supreme Court Justice From This List
Posted on · The 25 individuals are thought to be reliable conservatives, most now serving on federal appeals courts or state supreme courts. The list includes one lawmaker: Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah.
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President Trump: Kennedy Retirement Makes Senate Control ‘Vital’ For Republicans
Posted on · At a campaign rally in North Dakota, President Trump underscored to voters how critical keeping a GOP Senate majority in November's midterm elections is in order to secure Supreme Court picks.
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Full Show: #MeToo In The Workplace, And HSPVA’s New Campus (June 28, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We examine how cases retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy was involved with affected Houston. Then, we find out how the #MeToo movement is impacting Houston workplaces. Plus, a local researcher studies Zealandia, a mostly underwater continent. And we tour HSPVA's new downtown campus.
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Justice Kennedy’s Retirement, His Legacy And What It Means Going Forward
Posted on · 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.
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Justice Kennedy Retiring; Trump Gets 2nd Supreme Court Pick
Posted on · The 81-year-old Kennedy said he is stepping down after more than 30 years on the court