The U.S. Supreme Court began a new term in Washington, D.C., on Monday, and the lineup on the court’s docket continues a trend of high-voltage cases.
During the court's last two sessions, the court made headlines with several important decisions. The justices upheld the Affordable Care Act in June 2012 and this past June, they struck down parts of the Voting Rights Act and the Defense of Marriage Act.
This term is likely to make more waves. The court will review laws on campaign finance, public prayer, abortion rights, and affirmative action.
As explained by Adam Liptak, the New York Times Supreme Court...
