Good morning and welcome to Supreme Court Brief! The justices wrap up week one of the February argument session with one argument: The claim by Arizona and supporting states that they have a right to intervene to defend a repealed Trump immigration rule. We take a brief look. The court has asked for the views of the U.S. solicitor general on whether to grant review in two petitions involving federal preemption and medical marijuana. And scroll down for the latest on the court’s interest in religious believers seeking exemptions from state anti-discrimination laws.
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Migrants held under the international bridge. A huge influx of undocumented migrants crossing the border. Photo:
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