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What are the political implications of the U.S. Supreme Court rulings?

The United States Supreme Court has released a series of important rulings.

 
Just before recessing for the summer holidayโ€”the United States Supreme Court issued several rulings that have ushered in sweeping changes to American law and society.

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a Colorado graphic designer who makes wedding websites does not have to create them for same-sex marriages citing her First Amendment freedom.

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, with the majority ruling that the planโ€”which would have canceled over $400 billion in outstanding loan debtโ€”was not authorized by federal law.

In another highly-anticipated cases, the court struck down a race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, effectively prohibiting affirmative action policies.

Dr. Carol Swain, former professor of political science and law at Vanderbilt University and a best-selling author. joins us to discuss.

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