 testified that he is capable of beginning his analysis once the
     Trace Lab has completed its preliminary analysis, and was

     September 5, 2012 preliminary findings and his own assignment.
     Mr. Hawkins was told that the trial date was December 14, 2012,
     and was confident that he would be able to provide his analysis
     by that time, as the process generally takes eight to twelve
     weeks. Mr. Hawkins completed his findings and preliminary
     report by November 9, 2012. The final review of the findings
     and report was completed on December 6, 2012. Mr. Hawkins
  for hearings March 5, could determine the fate of more than 75 percent of abortion clinics in Texas. The case could be one of the most consequential reproductive rights cases since the court affirmed in 1992 that states cannot pass laws that place undue burdens on women seeking abortions. A 4-4 decision could leave in place a previous lower court ruling that upheld sweeping restrictions on abortion providers in the state.

Immigration. Arguments are set to begin in April for United States v. Texas, which could uphold President Barack Obama's executive order to allow five million undocumented immigrants remain in the country and apply for work permits. In November, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a federal judge's nationwide halt to the program, which