Original Intent and a Living Constitution
“Original Intent and a Living Constitution -- A Discussion” was part of the 2010 Leon Silverman Lecture Series: The Supreme Court and Separation of Powers.
Justices Stephen Breyer and Antonin Scalia participated in a discussion on the constitutional theories of original intent and the Constitution as a… read more
Justices Stephen Breyer and Antonin Scalia participated in a discussion on the constitutional theories of original intent and the Constitution as a living document. They also discussed the use of legislative history in judicial decisions. James Duff moderated.
“Original Intent and a Living Constitution -- A Discussion” was part of the 2010 Leon Silverman Lecture Series: The Supreme Court and Separation of Powers. close
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