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Judicial Activism And The Interpretation Of The Voting Rights Act, Luis Fuentes-Rohwer
Judicial Activism And The Interpretation Of The Voting Rights Act, Luis Fuentes-Rohwer
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From the moment the U.S. Supreme Court first confronted the difficult constitutional questions at the heart of the Voting Rights Act, its posture has been one of deference. This posture has continued to this day. In contrast, the Court has interpreted the language of the Act dynamically, often in total disregard to the text of the law or the intent of Congress. But as this Article explains, the Roberts Court appears poised to unsettle this longstanding narrative. The Act is in serious constitutional danger. One way to explain this move on the part of the Court is by invoking the …
Looking For A Few Good Philosopher Kings: Political Gerrymandering As A Question Of Institutional Competence, Luis Fuentes-Rohwer
Looking For A Few Good Philosopher Kings: Political Gerrymandering As A Question Of Institutional Competence, Luis Fuentes-Rohwer
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The redistricting season is about to begin in full swing, and with it will come renewed calls for the federal courts, and particularly the U. S. Supreme Court, to aggressively review the work of the political branches. This is an intriguing puzzle. Since the early 1960’s, the federal courts have regulated questions of politics aggressively. They have done this even in the face of difficult questions of political representation. The courts have taken sides, to be sure, but these can only be described as acts of volition and will, not constitutional law. The leading case is Reynolds v. Sims. This …
The Future Of Section 2 Of The Voting Rights Act In The Hands Of A Conservative Court, Luis Fuentes-Rohwer
The Future Of Section 2 Of The Voting Rights Act In The Hands Of A Conservative Court, Luis Fuentes-Rohwer
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This Essay argues that the future of the majority-minority district is in peril, as a conservative majority on the Court stands poised to strike down section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. When the Court takes up the constitutionality of Section 2, binding precedent will play a secondary role at best. Instead, the Justices’ policy goals and ideological preferences - namely, their personal disdain for the use of race in public life - will guide the Court’s conclusion. In this vein, Justice Kennedy holds the fate of the Act in his hands. To be clear, this Essay is not trying …
Understanding The Paradoxical Case Of The Voting Rights Act, Luis Fuentes-Rohwer
Understanding The Paradoxical Case Of The Voting Rights Act, Luis Fuentes-Rohwer
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This is an article about the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and its curious handling by the U.S. Supreme Court. When the Court examines the constitutionality of the Act, for example, it blindly defers to the work of Congress, unwilling to subject the statute to any meaningful scrutiny. In contrast, this posture of deference for questions of constitutional law differs greatly from the Court’s posture when interpreting the language of the statute. This is an area where the Court defers to no one, even when the text of the statute or the clear intent of Congress demands a different outcome. …
Book Review. American Constitutionalism: From Theory To Politics, Daniel O. Conkle
Book Review. American Constitutionalism: From Theory To Politics, Daniel O. Conkle
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Toward A General Theory Of The Establishment Clause, Daniel O. Conkle
Toward A General Theory Of The Establishment Clause, Daniel O. Conkle
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The Legitimacy Of Judicial Review In Individual Rights Cases: Michael Perry's Constitutional Theory And Beyond, Daniel O. Conkle
The Legitimacy Of Judicial Review In Individual Rights Cases: Michael Perry's Constitutional Theory And Beyond, Daniel O. Conkle
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Nonoriginalist Constitutional Rights And The Problem Of Judicial Finality, Daniel O. Conkle
Nonoriginalist Constitutional Rights And The Problem Of Judicial Finality, Daniel O. Conkle
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The Original And Exclusive Jurisdiction Of The United States Supreme Court, Wencelas J. Wagner
The Original And Exclusive Jurisdiction Of The United States Supreme Court, Wencelas J. Wagner
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Constitutional Implications Of The Opp Cotton Mills Case With Respect To Procedure And Judicial Review In Administrative Rule-Making, Ralph F. Fuchs
Constitutional Implications Of The Opp Cotton Mills Case With Respect To Procedure And Judicial Review In Administrative Rule-Making, Ralph F. Fuchs
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