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A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist

The Making of an American Originalist
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Randy Barnett's "A Life for Liberty" offers a personal journey through the development of constitutional originalism.

Barnett recounts his experiences, from prosecuting murderers in Chicago to arguing before the Supreme Court.

The book details his pivotal role in shaping legal thought and influencing Supreme Court justices.

It explores the intellectual battles and personal sacrifices involved in defending the original meaning of the Constitution.

Barnett's narrative provides insights into the evolution of legal interpretation and the ongoing debate about the Constitution's meaning.

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Mentioned by Liz Wolfe as a memoir tracing the author's ideological journey to libertarianism and legal journey to originalism.
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Mentioned by Charles C.W. Cooke as a first-person account of the rise of constitutional originalism.
Episode 706: Tariff Troubles
Mentioned by Greg LeBlanc as a memoir detailing Randy Barnett 's journey in law and the originalism movement.
540. How Originalism and Libertarianism Changed the Legal Landscape with Randy E. Barnett

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