OT2017 #10: "Under the Heat Lamp"

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OT2017 #10: "Under the Heat Lamp"

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Jan 8, 2018

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SCOTUS wakes up from its long winter's nap and gives us some cases to talk about. After some news and updates, we'll preview Car Day-- two cases involved vehicle searches, the Fourth Amendment, and Official First Mondays Predictions.

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Jan 8, 2018

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OT2017 #10: "Under the Heat Lamp"

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