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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

How Alito Became the Angry Man of the Supreme Court

Samuel Alito's recent comments indicate a shift towards expressing personal preferences in judicial decisions amidst a polarized Supreme Court environment.
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

Samuel Alito Hurls Digs At Originalists Not As Extreme As He Is - Above the Law

Alito specifically called out what he termed the "wrong turns" of originalism - which seem designed to encourage more extreme right results. As reported by Law.com: The first, he said, was displaying "insecure" originalism, which he described as people who remain on the "defensive" and are "haunted" by accusations of judicial activism. These originalists, he said, are "allergic" to any discussion of the value of the results produced by originalist methodologies.
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fromSlate Magazine
9 months ago

One MAGA Judge's Campaign for the Supreme Court Keeps Leading to Humiliation

Andrew Oldham has faced repeated defeats at the Supreme Court, reflecting a disconnect between his far-right views and lawful reasoning.
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fromNew York Magazine
11 months ago

How Souter's 'Stealth Liberalism' Reshaped the Supreme Court

Justice David Souter, appointed by Bush, defied conservative expectations with his evolving interpretation of the Constitution, reflecting a shift towards judicial liberalism.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

Opinion | We Should Play the Constitution Like a Piano

Originalism limits constitutional interpretation by ignoring the need for individual judgment and adaptability in a changing society.
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