Conservative Conversations with ISI Jesse Merriam on the Antiracist Constitution, the Wages of Brown v. Board, and the Future of Affirmative Action
Sep 26, 2023
Jesse Merriam, Professor of constitutional studies, explores the antiracist Constitution, the consequences of Brown v. Board, and the future of affirmative action. They discuss originalism, canonization in constitutional law, and the compatibility of originalism with Brown v. Board. The Supreme Court decision on affirmative action is also examined, including the conservative majority's transformation and a potential shift in college admissions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Anti-Racist Constitution and Canonization of Brown v. Board
01:31 • 5min
Canonization and the Transformative Power of Supreme Court Decisions
06:10 • 6min
The Compatibility of Originalism and Brown v. Board of Education
11:49 • 21min
Supreme Court's Decision on Affirmative Action
33:16 • 7min