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Should SCOTUS Focus on the Original Meaning of the Constitution?

Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:53:15
Publish Date: 2023-06-09 09:00:00
Description:

Originalism is a way of interpreting the Constitution that could help it be understood through either framer’s intent or what the public would’ve intended at the Constitution’s ratification. Supporters say the Constitution needs modern interpretation, even if some pre-existing circumstances are nonexistent. Others argue it doesn’t make sense to keep our laws limited to what society back then would’ve valued. 


In this context, we debate: Should the Supreme Court Focus on the Original Meaning of the Constitution? 

Arguing Yes: Randy Barnett  

Arguing No: Prof. Thomas Colby 

Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates 

 

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