Originalism is no older than bell bottoms but it’s much deadlier.
Part one of a series examining the theory of constitutional interpretation that has eaten the law and gobbled up a bunch of your rights with it.Listen on your computer:Episode Notes
In this, the first part of a special series on Amicus and at Slate.com, we are lifting the lid on an old-timey sounding method of constitutional interpretation that has unleashed a revolution in our courts, and an assault on our rights. But originalism’s origins are much more recent than you suppose, and its effects much more widespread than the constitutional earthquakes of overturning settled precedent like Roe v Wade or supercharging gun rights as in.
Want more Amicus? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock exclusive SCOTUS analysis and weekly extended episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visitLady Justice: Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America
Dahlia Lithwick, one of the nation’s foremost legal commentators, tells the gripping and heroic story of the women lawyers who fought the racism, sexism, and xenophobia of Donald Trump’s presidency—and won.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Live updates: Supreme Courts arguments on Trump immunity caseThe Supreme Court is hearing arguments Thursday in the blockbuster case over whether former President Donald Trump may claim immunity from prosecution in the federal election subversion case. Follow here for the latest live news updates, analysis and more.
Read more »
Republican megadonor Jeff Yass, inner circle give millions to shape schools, courtsRepublican megadonor Jeff Yass is the biggest individual political contributor so far in the 2024 election cycle, with $46 million to candidates.
Read more »
The Courts Can’t Stop Trump’s Pivot to IncitementAlas it is Trump’s campaign strategy.
Read more »
American Courts Prioritize Profits Over Justice, Says Former AttorneyDaniel Hatcher, a former attorney, criticizes the American court system for prioritizing profits over justice, using California and Alabama as examples. He argues that families become targets of the justice system when profit becomes the focus.
Read more »
Ron DeSantis courts donors, ignores Trump at Florida retreatFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis focuses on his donors and plans for the future during a retreat in South Florida, without mentioning Donald Trump.
Read more »
Abortion issues pushing through Ohio, national courtsAs a new lawsuit begins, a previously filed lawsuit regarding the state’s six-week abortion ban saw some progress.
Read more »