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Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement sets stage for fight with Democrats on successor
Decision to step down will give Trump the chance to nominate a successor
Overturning the arcane Senate procedure removes a democratic safeguard
A rule change to secure Supreme Court confirmation would kill hopes of bipartisanship
Republicans vow to block nomination of Merrick Garland, an appeals court judge in the past
President says that the US constitution is ‘pretty clear’ on how to proceed with the replacement of the late justice Scalia
The Supreme Court will muddle through, as it always has done, writes David Strauss
Prospect of 4-4 ties with liberals and conservatives equally split ahead of some crucial cases
Sri Srinivasan’s strong support could make it hard for Republicans to block him
Republicans must swiftly consider President Obama’s nominee
Intellectual driving force behind the judicial philosophy of ‘originalism’
Politicians begin fight to fill crucial place in America’s highest court
Obama rejects Republican calls to leave appointment to his successor
Rulings on gay marriage and healthcare show Supreme Court’s own culture wars
Banks consider industry fund to bring lawsuit
If the state exercises expanded powers almost for free, fairness is violated
Foreign tax credits are at the heart of the dispute
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