Practice distinguishing between what the Constitution says and what judges and justices say about the Constitution.
Jurisprudence
Taking Back Your Democracy for Dummies
July 20, 20265:35 AM
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Its reputation is at an all-time low, and for good reason.
Congress used to overturn several opinions practically every term.
The birthright citizenship case the Supreme Court just decided demonstrates how deep-rooted this practice is.
“If you think about it for five seconds, it’s a pretty laughable proposition.”
