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The 15th Annual Harlan Institute Virtual Supreme Court Competition

Teams of high school students will present arguments about the constitutionality of the Texas Ten Commandments Law.

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Reason· Oct 5, 12:00 PMThe 15th Annual Harlan Institute Virtual Supreme Court Competition

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