High Court to Review Raft of Past Rulings

By Steve Inskeep,

Nina Totenberg

Published December 7, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

The Supreme Court prepares to review several past decisions, including the constitutionality of affirmative action, a Texas anti-sodomy law and Virginia's opposition to cross burning. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with NPR's Nina Totenberg.

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