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    Supreme Court Weighs Affirmative Action Again

    The US Supreme Court has limited affirmative action in past cases, but it’s never banned the practice nationwide. Today’s case provides that opportunity. It was heard by eight of the nine justices. Former Solicitor General of the US Elena Kagen recused herself.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The US Supreme Court has limited affirmative action in past cases, but it’s never banned the practice nationwide. Today’s case provides that opportunity. It was heard by eight of the nine justices. Former Solicitor General of the US Elena Kagen recused herself.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Greg Stohr

      Supreme Court reporter for Bloomberg

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      Emily Bazelon

      Staff writer, New York Times; co-host, Slate Political Gabfest podcast

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