I think it's unfortunate that we're still at a point in our nation where we have to ask these questions.
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Unless the line-up changes, I think O'Connor will not be hearing it -- Roberts will -- and some unknown draft choice to be named later. That's going to make a difference. This one depends on the composition of the court almost entirely. I hate saying that. I spend my life teaching there is law here.
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This case is important to law schools some of which initiated the legal challenge and, because it is, a lot of people will pay attention. This is a tug of war between Congress and the people who receive its money.
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