Cheerleaders for Osceola High School in Kissimmee, Florida, wearing Varsity Brands uniforms
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Courtroom Dramas
Still missing a ninth justice, the Supreme Court considers key issues this term
Behind the Scenes at the Supreme Court
New York Times reporter Adam Liptak on what it's like to cover the Supreme Court
Do cheerleading outfits deserve copyright protection?
Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands
Should transgender students be able to use the school bathrooms of their choice?
Gloucester County School Board v. G.G.
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Can offensive names be trademarked?
Lee v. Tam
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The Slants in 2015; Simon Tam is second from right; The Redskins’ trademark protection was revoked in 2014.
Can a church get government funding for a playground?
Trinity Lutheran Church v. Pauley
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Eight Isn’t Enough: President Trump is expected to nominate a ninth justice soon
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.
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Clarence Thomas
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Samuel A. Alito Jr.
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Anthony M. Kennedy
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Stephen G. Breyer
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Sonia Sotomayor
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Elena Kagan
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The ninth seat
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