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Amy Coney Barrett Is Looking Beyond the Trump Era

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Listening to the Law

Amy Coney Barrett

Barrett argues strongly that it shouldn't.

Kylo versus United States

one of the famous cases, it's an example I use in the book, is Kylo versus United States, which presented the question of whether infrared technology…

Washington versus Glucksburg

The case, I talk about this in the book, Washington versus Glucksburg is the name of the test.

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Justice Amy Coney Barrett is playing the long game. In this week’s “Interesting Times,” she walks us through the current court’s most controversial rulings, why she believes that her originalist interpretations are resistant to ideological pressures and why she’s not comfortable thinking of herself as a cultural icon.

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Listening to the Law

Amy Coney Barrett

The host mentions 'Listening to the Law' to explore Justice Barrett's views on originalism and its application in con…

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Kylo versus United States

The host discusses the case of Kylo versus United States to illustrate how originalist judges interpret constitutiona…

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Washington versus Glucksburg

The host discusses the criteria for recognizing unenumerated constitutional rights, referencing the book 'Washington…

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originalism

The host mentions the book 'Listening to the Law' by Justice Amy Coney Barrett to explore her views on originalism an…

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Listening to the Law

Amy Coney Barrett

Best for Legal scholars and those interested in jurisprudenceOften cited around Amy Coney Barrett's legal theory

“Justice Amy Coney Barrett discusses her new book, Listening to the Law, which addresses her preferred legal theory, originalism, and its application in the current political climate.”

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Trigger: Amy Coney Barrett's legal theory

For: Legal scholars and those interested in jurisprudence

Key quote: “Barrett argues strongly that it shouldn't.”

The host mentions 'Listening to the Law' to explore Justice Barrett's views on originalism and its application in contemporary politics. The discussion aims to uncover how her legal philosophy interacts with the pressures of current events, particularly regarding the Trump presidency.

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Kylo versus United States

Best for law students and legal professionalsOften cited around originalism and legal interpretation

“One of the famous cases, it's an example I use in the book, is Kylo versus United States, which presented the question of whether infrared technology to detect heat in a building for purposes of detecting whether someone was growing marijuana illegally, whether that was a search.”

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Trigger: originalism and legal interpretation

For: law students and legal professionals

Key quote: “one of the famous cases, it's an example I use in the book, is Kylo versus United States, which presented the question of whether infrared technology to detect heat in a building for purposes of detecting whether someone was growing marijuana illegally, whether that was a search.”

The host discusses the case of Kylo versus United States to illustrate how originalist judges interpret constitutional phrases like 'unreasonable search and seizure.' This case serves as a pivotal example of how historical context and legal definitions are essential in understanding constitutional law.

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Washington versus Glucksburg

Best for Legal scholars and students of constitutional lawOften cited around constitutional rights analysis

“The case, I talk about this in the book, Washington versus Glucksburg is the name of the test.”

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Trigger: constitutional rights analysis

For: Legal scholars and students of constitutional law

Key quote: “The case, I talk about this in the book, Washington versus Glucksburg is the name of the test.”

The host discusses the criteria for recognizing unenumerated constitutional rights, referencing the book 'Washington versus Glucksburg' to illustrate the historical context needed for such rights. This book is pivotal in understanding the legal framework surrounding deeply rooted liberties in American society.

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originalism

Best for Legal scholars and those interested in constitutional lawOften cited around theory of jurisprudence

“You write in the book about the theory and practice of originalism. What is originalism?”

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Trigger: theory of jurisprudence

For: Legal scholars and those interested in constitutional law

Key quote: “Barrett argues strongly that it shouldn't.”

The host mentions the book 'Listening to the Law' by Justice Amy Coney Barrett to explore her views on originalism and its implications for the Supreme Court. This discussion aims to uncover how originalism interacts with contemporary political pressures and the role of justices in navigating these challenges.

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Listening to the Law

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Barrett argues strongly that it shouldn't.

Kylo versus United States

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one of the famous cases, it's an example I use in the book, is Kylo versus United States, which presented the question of whether infrared technology…

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The case, I talk about this in the book, Washington versus Glucksburg is the name of the test.

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