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I’ve been holding onto this post for a long time as it is one of those “philosophical” type posts that interest me a lot. Unfortunately, it’s not only densely written, it’s long – Rob Natelson is a good writer and by golly, I wanted to bring it to you. However, I’ve not discovered a good …
“Understanding the Constitution: Originalism Wasn’t Invented by Partisan Republicans” Read More »
The Second Amendment is no longer a “second class” Right: “Only if a firearm regulation is consistent with this Nation’s historical tradition may a court conclude that the individual’s conduct falls outside the Second Amendment’s ‘unqualified command,’” Thomas wrote. Well, all kinds of gun control laws, State and Federal are falling by the wayside as the …
I Didn’t Think the Supreme Court Bruen Decision Would Be Applied This Way! Read More »
President Trump’s Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) nominee is Amy Coney Barrett. Judge Barrett is a recognized legal scholar with the respect of the legal community. In addition, Judge Barrett is also a mother of seven children, two by adoption. She seems to have a pleasant personality.
14th Amendment, Section I (yes, there are several parts): All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of …
Donald Trump has definitely grown into the job, and it was clear he had done his homework when he introduced with obvious pride, his second Supreme Court Pick, Brett Kavanaugh. It was particularly significant that both Trump and Judge Kavanaugh emphasized fidelity to the text of the Constitution and the law in question, in order …
Tina Toon: Trump Puts The Hammer Down For Originalism Read More »
Most of the copy I’m reading on SCOTUS nominee Kavanaugh revolves back to a common point. The guy is a textualist who opposes a reimagining of the separation of powers. That includes courts and bureaucrats who too often think they get to decide what things mean instead of making Legislators do it. Kavanaugh is a committed textualist. As …
