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Attorney David Boies argued several cases before Justice Antonin Scalia and the U.S. Supreme Court

Attorney David Boies argued several cases before Justice Antonin Scalia and the U.S. Supreme Court. Boies successfully fought against Proposition 8, California's attempt to ban same-sex marriage. He also represented Vice President Al Gore during the 2000 election recount. Boies joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how Scalia differed from the other justices and how his death will impact the pending cases before the Supreme Court.

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Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was known for his sharp mind and often sharper critiques

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was known for his sharp mind and often sharper critiques. A recent example was last year’s dissent in a case upholding Obamacare. Scalia wrote that an interpretation of federal and state exchanges was “jiggery-pokery,” and he called one element of the majority’s opinion “pure applesauce.” In 2008, Scalia spoke to "CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose on his PBS program about how his colleagues viewed his style.

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Scalia was known for his sharp intellect and tongue as well as his strong line of questioning

The flags outside of the Supreme Court are flying at half staff in honor of Justice Antonin Scalia’s death. The 79-year-old legal titant died Saturday while vacationing at a ranch in west Texas. Scalia was known for his sharp intellect and tongue as well as his strong line of questioning. His sudden death leaves the court split between four conservatives and four liberals. Jan Crawford reports.

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“Face the Nation” brings you the latest on the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and the CBS’ Republican debate in South Carolina. GOP candidates Donald Trump and Marco Rubio join the show, along with Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders

“Face the Nation” brings you the latest on the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and the 2016 campaign, just hours after CBS’ Republican debate in South Carolina. GOP candidates Donald Trump and Marco Rubio join the show, along with Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders and other guests.

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