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The Meese Revolution

We the People

CHAPTER

The Evolution of Originalism and Judicial Philosophy

This chapter examines the development and impact of originalism, initiated by Attorney General Meese's influential 1985 speech. It contrasts the perspectives of key legal figures like Justice Scalia and Justice Thomas on constitutional interpretation, highlighting the ideological divides within originalist thought. The discussion also encompasses the role of the Federalist Society and the shifting judicial philosophies regarding the New Deal administrative state and its constitutional implications.

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