The first year of the Roberts Court saw Kennedy help push a sharp right shift, not only in the cases the Court decided but also in the cases the Court decided to hear in the 2006-2007 term. Abortion and affirmative action cases were put on the calendar for Roberts' second year. There is little doubt about the outcome in each of the cases previously decided on these issues.
O'Connor was the swing to protect what anti-choice advocates call partial birth...
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