Supreme Court Could Send Rights Of Gays, Racial Minorities In Opposite Directions

Supreme Court Could Send Gays, Racial Minorities In Opposite Directions
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: The U.S. Supreme Court building is draped in a photo-realistic sheet during a repair and preservation project December 7, 2012, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Supreme Court announced on Friday that it will take up cases on whether same-sex marriage should be banned in California and whether legally married gay couples can get the same federal benefits as heterosexual couples. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: The U.S. Supreme Court building is draped in a photo-realistic sheet during a repair and preservation project December 7, 2012, 2012 in Washington, DC. The Supreme Court announced on Friday that it will take up cases on whether same-sex marriage should be banned in California and whether legally married gay couples can get the same federal benefits as heterosexual couples. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

The legal fortunes of gays and racial minorities may move in opposite directions when the U.S. Supreme Court's term reaches its climax in late June.

In agreeing last week to consider two gay-marriage cases, including a fight over California's ban, the justices ensured that the coming months will be pivotal for U.S. civil rights.

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