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June 27, 2008
Update
Supreme Court Term Left Door Open for Future Disputes

The Supreme Court; file photoThe Supreme Court ended its term Thursday with a major decision affirming the individual's right to bear arms. Over the past nine months, the court has also ruled on lethal injection, voter ID laws, terror suspect detentions and employees' rights cases.

Ray Suarzez looks back on the high court's term with NewsHour regular Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal, and law professors Douglas Kmiec of Pepperdine University and Pam Karlan of Stanford University.

Coverage highlights from the last week of the court's term:
Analysis: Divided Supreme Court Overturn's D.C.'s Ban on Handguns
Slide Show: Listen to Washington, D.C., Residents React to the Gun Ban Ruling
Update: Justices Strike Down 'Millionaire's Amendment'
Analysis: Justices Cut Valdez Damages, Rule on Child Rape

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Exxon spill Guantanamo Bay prisoners; AP photo Room for lethal injection; AP file photo
High Court Cuts Damages in Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Justices Rule Terror Suspects Can Appeal Detentions Supreme Court Votes 7-2 to Uphold Use of Lethal Injections

Almost 20 years since the Exxon Valdez oil spill, the Supreme Court decided to reduce victims' compensation in Alaska. Two journalists who have covered the story discuss the decision and how the impact of the accident still lingers in the region.

A Supreme Court ruled that terror suspects held in Guantanamo Bay have the right to challenge their cases in civilian courts. Experts examine the case and its impact on anti-terror efforts.

The Supreme Court voted to uphold Kentucky's use of lethal injection, allowing the continuation of executions on hold since September. Marcia Coyle discusses the cases.

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