#constitutional-interpretation

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US politics
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

The Liberal Scholars Who Influenced Trump's Attack on Birthright Citizenship

A fringe reading of 'subject to the jurisdiction thereof' is being used to limit birthright citizenship to children of citizens and lawful permanent residents.
Right-wing politics
fromNew York Magazine
6 months ago

How Souter's 'Stealth Liberalism' Reshaped the Supreme Court

Justice David Souter, appointed by Bush, defied conservative expectations with his evolving interpretation of the Constitution, reflecting a shift towards judicial liberalism.
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