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Supreme Court Showdown: Gun Rights and Abortion Laws

This chapter explores recent Supreme Court hearings on gun rights, specifically focusing on New York's gun law, and abortion rights, particularly Texas's controversial law. It discusses the implications of these rulings under a conservative majority, highlighting the tension between state laws and constitutional rights. The chapter emphasizes the potential shifts in legal precedents that may arise from the Court's deliberations on these hot-button issues.

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