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For or Against Constitutional Originalism?: A Debate

Live at the National Constitution Center

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Originalism and the Second Founding

This chapter explores the concept of originalism in relation to the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the 14th Amendment and Reconstruction. It contrasts the perspectives of Reconstruction-era figures with the original framers, emphasizing the ongoing influence of these foundational events on constitutional law and public understanding.

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