Legal Scholars on Originalism
2023-06-30T10:22:30-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZmUyXC8wMDFcLzE2ODgxMzU4ODRfMDAxLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19Legal scholars discussed “originalism,” which aims to interpret the U.S. Constitution according to how it might have been understood or was intended to be understood at the time it was written. The panel explored different kinds of approaches, such as original intent versus original public meaning and the role of historical practices in shaping the meaning of the text. They also explained justifications for the theory. The National Constitution Center hosted the event.
Legal scholars discussed “originalism,” which aims to interpret the U.S. Constitution according to how it might have been understood or was … read more
Legal scholars discussed “originalism,” which aims to interpret the U.S. Constitution according to how it might have been understood or was intended to be understood at the time it was written. The panel explored different kinds of approaches, such as original intent versus original public meaning and the role of historical practices in shaping the meaning of the text. They also explained justifications for the theory. The National Constitution Center hosted the event. close
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