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Justice Kennedy's retirement causes a Supreme Court shakeup

Season 2018 Episode 53 | 23m 55s

An already historic week of decisions that reflected the Supreme Court’s conservative leanings was punctuated by the announcement that “swing” Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire in July. The panelists discussed the impact of the announcement, including Kennedy's legacy and potential replacements.

Aired: 06/29/18
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