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This is an excellent time for them to shut up and do nothing.

Andrew Koppelman, a Northwestern law professor, who thinks the U.S. Supreme Court will be reluctant to rule on whether gays and lesbians have a constitutional right to marry. The justices will decide whether they will take the case Friday.

Andrew Koppelman, a Northwestern law professor, who thinks the U.S. Supreme Court will be reluctant to rule on whether gays and lesbians have a constitutional right to marry. The justices will decide whether they will take the case Friday.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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