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In reply to the discussion: Ohh That's Rich - birthright citizenship 6-3 to 5-4 ruling explained [View all]Ilikepurple
(835 posts)27. I'm not sure who you are arguing against in this thread.
I think Ms.Toad provided a clear and informed explanation of this specific issue, the general problem of interpreting legal language, and the Supreme Courts ultimate authority on interpreting the Constitution. The Constitution did not explicitly grant this authority, but the Courts finding it had this authority in 1803 has been been the law of the land since. There have been both legal and academic debates about judicial review.
Your arguments seem to be aimed at what you see as a flawed system, rather than at what I see as a fairly accurate explanation of constitutional jurisprudence. If we are arguing what should be the case rather than what is, this should be explicitly stated because that matter is much more complex.
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Ohh That's Rich - birthright citizenship 6-3 to 5-4 ruling explained [View all]
Figarosmom
Wednesday
OP
They can always pass a law to give the Supreme Court another shot to get it "right".
Ilikepurple
Wednesday
#8
I never said reconsider the case. An actual law could be rightly challenged and reach the Supreme Court.
Ilikepurple
Thursday
#14
This is still just an opinion and one that doesn't carry the force of law if the Supreme Court decides otherwise.
Ilikepurple
Friday
#25
Four of the people who we have charged with deciding what the constitution means disagree with you.
Ms. Toad
Friday
#23
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CNYHarris
Wednesday
#9