Those who thought the current term of the U.S. Supreme Court was a yawner had to rethink their views Monday, as the justices ended the term with major news on President Donald Trump's travel ban, church-state relations and gay rights, among other hot-button issues.

The court handed down six decisions, issued dozens of orders, asked the government for its views in four cases, granted review in new cases and scheduled two cases for reargument in the fall.

The only letdown—or bright spot, depending on your viewpoint—was that no justice announced retirement. Social media posters were in near hysteria over rumors and speculation that Justice Anthony Kennedy or Clarence Thomas, or both, were ready to hang up their robes. As of press time Monday, nobody was departing.

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