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Wave Of Young Judges Pushed By McConnell Will Be 'Ruling For Decades To Come'

By Carrie Johnson

Published July 2, 2020 at 3:01 PM CDT

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Carrie Johnson

Carrie Johnson is a Supreme Court and Justice Correspondent for NPR. She covers a variety of stories about justice issues, law enforcement, and legal affairs for NPR’s flagship programs and podcasts.

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