1. We're About to Find Out How Bad It Will Get Without Justice Kennedy

From New York Times: "He provided a crucial fifth vote to the court's conservative wing, but he sometimes voted against it, especially on abortion."

2. It all depends on what kind of conservative Trump chooses

From The Hill: "The real question is what kind of conservative justice he nominates."

3. Justice Kennedy's retirement leaves the future of U.S. constitutional law entirely up for grabs

From Washington Post: "The Supreme Court justice has been the ultimate man in the middle."

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