The Supreme Court's decisions on affirmative action, gay marriage and voting rights.

The Legal and Political Implications of the SCOTUS Rulings Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered June 28, 2013
The Legal and Political Implications of the SCOTUS Rulings

The Supreme Court handed down decisions this week on key social issues including same sex marriage, affirmative action and voting rights. What are the legal, political and policy effects of these landmark decisions? Joining Gwen: Pete Williams, NBC News; Joan Biskupic, Reuters; Dan Balz, Washington Post; and Amy Walter, Cook Political Report

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