(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a slew of cases on Monday on issues including immigration, energy and voting rights as it prepares for the upcoming term.
The nation’s highest court will hear arguments in cases for its next term beginning in October. Supreme Court terms typically run from October to June.
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