
How Originalism Ate The Law: What We Can Do About It
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts
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The Impact of Originalism on Legal Interpretations
Exploring the challenges and consequences of originalism within the legal system, the chapter sheds light on how it can create sudden shifts in precedents and unsettle established laws. It discusses the dilemma faced by judges and the public when fundamental legal interpretations change rapidly based on ideology, emphasizing the need for active engagement in shaping constitutional meaning.
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