WATCH: Biden nominee stumbles through answers after Sen Kennedy grills her on basic legal theory

WATCH: Biden nominee stumbles through answers after Sen. Kennedy grills her on basic legal theory

Sen. John Kennedy left a Biden judicial nominee speechless during her hearing Wednesday after questioning her knowledge on basic constitutional law theory.

"This has been in the news a lot lately, and you'll probably see it if you're confirmed to the court of appeal. Tell me about the Dormant Commerce Clause," Kennedy said. "And I apologize, Senator. You know, in my 11 years of practice and five years on the bench, I have not dealt with the Dormant Commerce Clause. But if I am so fortunate enough to be confirmed and have to deal with it in the future, I would certainly …"The Supreme Court case Kennedy referred to involved California's Proposition 12 – a state law that says pork products imported into the state had to meet certain welfare standards.

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