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When Our Courts Go Off the Rails: Profiles in Spinelessness

The DSR Podcast

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Critique on Originalism, Judicial Activism, and Institutional Spinelessness

This chapter delves into the flaws of originalism and strict constructionism in the judiciary, focusing on interpretations of laws such as the Second Amendment, and discusses the prevalence of judicial activism despite opposition. It also explores the failure of institutions to safeguard democracy during recent events.

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