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Justice on the Spot - Special Guest Justice Stephen Breyer

Amarica's Constitution

CHAPTER

Interpreting Law: Textualism vs. Pragmatism

This chapter discusses the nuances of legal interpretation through the lens of textualism and its implications for Supreme Court decisions. It explores various interpretative approaches to constitutional law and emphasizes the complexities of balancing strict textualism with pragmatic approaches in judicial decision-making.

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