First Word: Justice for all

The nation’s justice system is making big news today. From the Supreme Court to the ongoing fight for justice for Trayvon Martin, here are the stories starting off the show this week. 

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• Supreme Court takes on constitutionality of health care mandate
• Court could determine the legacy of a president
• On SCOTUS steps, Santorum blasts Romney
• Legal expert survey: Court unlikely to declare HCR law unconstitutional
• When candidate Obama ran against the individual mandate
• Sanford authorities leaking details of investigation
• Zimmerman told police Trayvon decked him and slammed head
• Charles Blow talks to Trayvon’s mother
• Paul Krugman: Stand Your Ground law’s connection to crony capitalism
• Florida Governor: Justice will prevail in shooting case
• Santorum defends cursing out New York Times reporter
• South Park boys go to a GOP debate