Live at the National Constitution Center Justice Stephen Breyer on Reading the Constitution
Apr 9, 2024
Justice Stephen Breyer discusses his book on constitutional interpretation, advocating for pragmatism over textualism. He explores the complexities of legal interpretation, challenges in historical language interpretation, and the implications of anti-regulatory views. Breyer emphasizes the importance of unity and empowering the next generation in upholding democracy's founding ideals.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Complexities of Legal Interpretation
03:27 • 13min
Legal intricacies of federal officer lawsuits and Second Amendment interpretation
16:20 • 3min
Exploring Historical Language in Legal Interpretation
19:05 • 26min
Challenges of Anti-Regulatory Views and Judicial Decision-making
44:36 • 11min
Empowering the Next Generation and Uniting in Times of Need
55:49 • 2min
Exploring Madisonian Deliberation and Pragmatism in Constitutional Interpretation
58:02 • 3min
Reflecting on Democracy's Experimental Nature and Founding Ideals
01:00:59 • 4min