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AP's long-time Supreme Court reporter Mark Sherman reflects on front row seat to legal history
By Mark Sherman, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 1, 2026
· 8 min read
At the end of my first term covering the Supreme Court, Justice Stephen Breyer departed from his prepared remarks to offer a sharp courtroom rebuke of his conservative colleagues.“It is not often in the law that so few have so quickly changed so much,” Breyer said, dissenting in a school integrat...
Key takeaway ___EDITOR’S NOTE: Mark Sherman has covered the Supreme Court for The Associated Press for 20 years during some of the most momentous decisions in history.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
As Magnolia residents consider the impact of the Supreme Court's shift to the right, they may reflect on how this change affects local schools. The court's decisions on issues like school integration and education funding can have a direct impact on the quality of education in Montgomery County. With a conservative supermajority, the court may be more likely to rule in favor of policies that prioritize local control and limited federal intervention, which could shape the future of education in Magnolia. As the community moves forward, it will be important to watch how these decisions influence the local school district's approach to issues like diversity and inclusion, and how they affect the overall education landscape in the area. The court's march to the right may have far-reaching consequences for Magnolia's students, teachers, and families.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 8 min
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What is this story about? At the end of my first term covering the Supreme Court, Justice Stephen Breyer departed from his prepared remarks to offer a sharp courtroom rebuke of his conservative colleagues.“It is not often in the law that so few have so quickly changed so much,” Breyer said, dissenting in a school integrat...
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