3 cases to watch in the Supreme Court's new term

The high court is taking on hot-button issues such as affirmative action, and may also hand down rulings on gay marriage and civil rights protections

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When the Supreme Court begins its 2012-13 term on Monday, few expect its docket to match the drama that accompanied its ruling on ObamaCare in June, in which Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals to uphold President Obama's signature domestic achievement — a day that will undoubtedly live in infamy among conservatives. However, the court still has its fair share of politically divisive cases, and court watchers say it's probable that the justices will accept cases touching on gay marriage and voting rights. Here, three cases to watch in the court's upcoming term:

1. Affirmative action could come to an end

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