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People given consecutive sentences under the federal law that imposes penalties for the use of a firearm in relation to a crime of violence or drug trafficking may now be entitled to a new sentencing hearing, thanks to the Supreme Court's unanimous ruling Friday in Lora v. United States. The justice
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The Supreme Court did not decide on any of the major cases pending this term on Friday, signaling it will be saving decisions on matters such as the fate of affirmative action and student loan challenges for the final weeks of June.