Washington nominated Jay for the position on Sept. 24, the same day he signed the Judiciary Act of 1789, and the Senate unanimously confirmed Jay two days later.
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And it would demonstrate that originalist judging is not (as some have charged) just a cover for a conservative agenda.
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the fact that the MQD applies a clear statement rule instead of applying close textual analysis isn’t novel or contrary to originalism.
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The Dobbs opinion makes factual claims about the historical treatment of abortion -- in the 1600s, but more importantly in the 1700s and 1800s. Is this history incorrect?
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to the pure political operative, an issue is just a weapon. It’s merely a tool you use to clobber the other guy.
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With these recent SCOTUS decisions (or non-decisions) the Court has now created nearly impenetrable absolute immunity for federal agents. It's probably only a matter of time before we see similar immunity afforded state and local cops.
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Damon Root at Reason.com thinks the recent Dobbs decision is an "insult to the 9th Amendment."
His position is based on two faulty premises
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I recently appeared on It's Too Late with Alan Mosley to discuss the recent Supreme Court decisions.
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Under the new policy, "No police officer, or any public safety official acting under the authority of the City of St. Louis, Missouri, shall seek, execute, or participate in the execution of a no-knock search warrant at any location within the boundaries of the City of St. Louis, Missouri." The order also prohibits St. Louis police from asking law enforcement agents outside of the city to execute no-knock warrants on their behalf.
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In other words, an agency investigating itself is sufficient protection of individual rights.
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