Who Is U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch?

Who Is U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch?

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The video discusses Judge Gorsuch, a conservative nominee for the Supreme Court, comparing him to Justice Scalia. It highlights Gorsuch's judicial philosophy, particularly his stance on Chevron deference, which involves courts deferring to agencies on unclear statutes. Gorsuch advocates for judges to interpret statutes based on their words, potentially limiting agency power more than Scalia did.

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What are the main concerns of liberal groups regarding Judge Gorsuch's potential confirmation?

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What implications does Judge Gorsuch's confirmation have for the interpretation of statutes like the Clean Air Act?

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What is Chevron deference, and how does Judge Gorsuch's view on it differ from Justice Scalia's?

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How does Judge Gorsuch's interpretation of the Constitution differ from that of Justice Scalia?

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In what way might Judge Gorsuch limit the power of agencies compared to Justice Scalia?

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