Justice Jackson Joins the Supreme Court, and the Debate Over Originalism
Justice Jackson Joins the Supreme Court, and the Debate Over Originalism
Adam Liptak -
WASHINGTON — At her confirmation hearings in March, Ketanji Brown Jackson declared herself to be an originalist, meaning, she explained, that she would interpret the Constitution based on how it was understood at the time it was adopted.
“I look at the text to determine what it meant to those who drafted it,” she said.
Conservatives were pleased she had said this, but some wondered whether she had meant it. On Tuesday, during her second day of hearing arguments as a member of the Supreme Court, Justice Jackson demonstrated that she was serious — and that she believes originalism can require liberal outcomes.
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Adam Liptak -
WASHINGTON — At her confirmation hearings in March, Ketanji Brown Jackson declared herself to be an originalist, meaning, she explained, that she would interpret the Constitution based on how it was understood at the time it was adopted.
“I look at the text to determine what it meant to those who drafted it,” she said.
Conservatives were pleased she had said this, but some wondered whether she had meant it. On Tuesday, during her second day of hearing arguments as a member of the Supreme Court, Justice Jackson demonstrated that she was serious — and that she believes originalism can require liberal outcomes.
READ MORE: Justice Jackson Joins the Supreme Court, and the Debate Over Originalism https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/justice-...
