Justice Scalia Writes How-to Read Guide for Interpreting the Law (August 9, 2012)

Justice Scalia discusses his book on textualism and originalism, explaining his judicial philosophy and its application to modern legal issues. He differentiates textualism from strict constructionism and defends it against critiques, emphasizing the importance of historical context in interpreting legal texts. Scalia also addresses recent court decisions and the dynamics within the Supreme Court, particularly regarding the Obama health care decision and his dissenting opinion.

What critique did retired Justice David Souter have regarding Scalia's fair reading model?

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How does Justice Scalia view the application of the Constitution to modern phenomena?

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What was Justice Scalia's opinion on the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Obama health care reform act?

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