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Constitutional Law

Oct. 8, 2014

Serious constitutional concerns in '3 strikes' case

As the new U.S. Supreme Court term commences, public attention is inevitably focused on the potential blockbuster cases. But pay attention to cases with lower profiles as well. By Elizabeth B. Wydra


By Elizabeth B. Wydra


As the new U.S. Supreme Court term commences, public attention is inevitably focused on the potential blockbuster cases on (or soon to be on) the court's docket, concerning issues ranging from Facebook threats and the First Amendment to abortion restrictions, among many other hot topics. But the court will be deciding questions implicating fundamental constitutional values in cases with lower profiles as well.

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