Interpreting the Bill of Rights and Judicial Nominee Hearings

This chapter explores Dworkin's thesis on the Bill of Rights as a network of principles defining a free and equal society, challenging originalist interpretations. It discusses the importance of judges revealing their interpretative frameworks during confirmation hearings and delves into the distinctions between enumerated and unenumerated rights. The chapter also examines the interpretation of the 'due process' clause, the role of judges in defining liberty, and the interconnectedness of constitutional amendments in creating a comprehensive legal framework.