
Supreme Court: We’re Not Santa Claus
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Supreme Court Cases, Originalism Theory, and Jurisprudential Theories
The chapter delves into upcoming Supreme Court cases on gender reassignment surgery medication bans, critiques of the court's approach, and the philosophical significance of a case named Rahimi. It also analyzes the complexities of originalism theory, including the fixation thesis and its application in interpreting laws, highlighting the challenges in relying solely on historical intentions and expectations. Furthermore, the discussion explores the tensions between being a critic and a decision maker, the gap between American rhetoric and reality, and the delays in Supreme Court decisions, while also touching on presidential privilege cases and arguments made during oral arguments on immunity.
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