A look back at the end of SCOTUS' term in 97' with 16-opinions released in the final week.

From the Vault, June 27, 1997 Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered June 29, 2011
From the Vault, June 27, 1997

The end of the Supreme Court session in 1997 with 16-opinions released in the final week. Among them, a number of landmark decisions including the overturning of the Brady handgun bill and the first ruling on whether the internet should be governed by free-speech provisions. Analysis provided for us by the Dean of the Supreme Court Press Corps, Linda Greenhouse.

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