Episode Synopsis "Episode 2 – Heller And Originalism"

Judicial methodology and the 2nd amendment are the names of the game for this episode. Join us as we discuss the merits of Originalism through the lens of the Supreme Court case D.C. v. Heller. Notes • At 15:33, "Jefferson" was a misspeak. I meant "Madison". • Facts of the case (Syllabus): https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/07-290.ZS.html • The Opinion of the Court (written by Scalia): https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/07-290.ZO.html • Justice John Paul Stevens' dissent: https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/07-290.ZD.html • Justice Stephen Breyer's dissent: https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/07-290.ZD1.html

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