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Impact of Scalia's Vacancy on SCOTUS Cases and 2016 Election
The death of Justice Antonin Scalia leaves the US Supreme Court equally divided, with the battle over his successor just beginning. We hear what's at stake for court cases currently pending, the presidential campaign and the future of America's Third Branch of Government.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenThe death of Justice Antonin Scalia leaves the US Supreme Court equally divided, with the battle over his successor just beginning. We hear what's at stake for court cases currently pending, the presidential campaign and the future of America's Third Branch of Government.
Later on the program, TMZ: sleaze or substance?
Photo: The bench of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is seen draped with black wool crepe in memoriam inside the Supreme Court in Washington, February 16, 2016. (Carlos Barria/Reuters)
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