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Jackson’s nomination for Supreme Court moves to the full Senate for confirmation

Eric McDaniel, NPR

Posted on April 4, 2022 · Democrats will vote today to advance the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. A final vote before the full Senate is expected by the end of the week.

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Reflecting on a historic and controversial Supreme Court term (July 1, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 1, 2022 · On Friday's show: Reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the so-called "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy and reflections on a monumentous term of the nation's highest court.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first Black woman on the Supreme Court

Ximena Bustillo, NPR

Posted on June 30, 2022 · Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden's first Supreme Court pick, has been sworn in as the 116th justice. She is the first Black woman to serve on the nation's high court.

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The U.S. Supreme Court rules Biden administration can end ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on June 30, 2022 · The decision is a setback for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who filed suit against the Biden administration when the White House tried to rescind the policy.

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Harris County commissioners court passes measures supporting abortion, contraception access

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 28, 2022 · All three measures were approved in contentious 3-2 party-line votes just days after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

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