Leah Litman on the Grievance and Conspiracy Theories That Run SCOTUS
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Grievance, Conspiracy, and the Supreme Court
This chapter explores the impact of grievance and conspiracy theories on the conservative justices of the Supreme Court, particularly how these sentiments shape legal interpretations and decision-making. It highlights the contradictions within the judicial rationale in areas like voting rights and LGBTQ equality, revealing a perceived victimization among conservatives in a shifting sociopolitical landscape. The discussion also covers originalism as an interpretive framework, examining its implications on rights and protections for marginalized groups.
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