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Why the Supreme Court Sucks (w/ the 5-4 podcast)

Know Your Enemy

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Understanding Legal Interpretation Theories and Political Dynamics in Law Schools

The chapter delves into the concepts of originalism, legal realism, and critical legal studies in legal interpretation, emphasizing the contrast between historical objectivity and subjective human judgment in shaping legal outcomes. It discusses the dominance of conservative legal thinking in law school curriculum and how it contrasts with the liberal legal process school, shedding light on the political struggles and perceptions within academia. The conversation critiques mainstream legal journalism's focus on abstract concepts over real-world implications of Supreme Court decisions and explores the dynamics of endorsing controversial Supreme Court nominees.

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