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The U.S. Supreme Court, politics or the rule of law?

Hello again, I'm Warren Alney, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International.

A daily look at the issues Americans care about most.

This month is decision time for a U.S. Supreme Court more divided than ever between Democrats and Republicans.

Even Justice Stephen Breyer has worried aloud that he and his colleagues are now viewed as junior varsity politicians.

Rulings are supposed to be based on the Constitution and acts of Congress.

They can affect the lives of many Americans now and for years to come.

Is the court led by Chief Justice John Roberts pursuing its own agenda?

What would that mean for confidence in democracy and the rule of law?

Today's talking point, American casualties from friendly fire in Afghanistan.

First, here's the news.

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Hello again, Moran Alney, back with To the Point.

Major decisions are expected this month from the U.S. Supreme Court more divided politically than ever before.

Is the court pursuing its own agenda?

Today's talking point, five American soldiers have been killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan.

What are the implications for continued security as U.S. forces

draw down? First is news update in Iraq. One of the largest cities in that country apparently

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