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The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up a series of cases to be decided during its next term , which begins in October 2025. Keep reading for a breakdown of the Supreme Court's jurisdiction and upcoming term. Article III, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Supreme Court of the United...
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