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Here Are 5 Takeaways From the Supreme Court Term

The court's term ranged from compromise to confrontation, with the conservative supermajority holding back until almost the end of the term.

The court managed to escape being dragged into the 2020 election chaos

Despite the Trump campaign's best efforts, the Supreme Court--aided by some 50 rulings from the lower courts--left it to the vote counters, state officials, and the vote certification by Congress to determine the outcome. Chief Justice John Roberts and most, if not all, other members of the court likely were relieved not to be involved in the political imbroglio.

Justice Barrett turned out to be a congenial colleague

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