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Goal Sought By President Nixon
The Supreme Court ends its term with a tilt toward strict constructionism hoped by Nixon. Four Nixon appointees formed majorities in most decisions, scaling back criminal defense protections while showing liberal leanings on First Amendment and some women rights issues. The term avoided major action on race and school busing and focused on executive privilege in Watergate matters.
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W. Dale Nelson
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Nixon
White House
Watergate
Archibald Cox
Cox
Leon Jaworski
William C. Douglas
Lewis F. Powell Jr
Hai
Douglas
William J. Brennan
Thurgood Marshall
Jaworski