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Constitutional Law

Jul. 3, 1999

State of Flux

By John Burton The U.S. Supreme Court term ended just before the Independence Day holiday, allowing the justices and their law clerks to enjoy barbecues and fireworks with minds free from the weight of pending decisions. Unfortunately, this year they left our minds burdened with concern about the ramifications of the instantly infamous trio of "sovereign immunity" cases.

        By John Burton
        
        The U.S. Supreme Court term ended just before the Independence Day holiday, allowing the justices and their law clerks to enjoy barbecues and fireworks with minds free from the weight of pending decisions. Unfortunately, this year they left our minds burdened with concern about the ramifications of the instant...

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