Conservatives say Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch misapplied textualism in ruling for LGBTQ rights this week, prompting Republican senators to more sharply question nominees about their views of the judicial principle.
Hearing Grilling: Five of President Donald Trump’s federal district court nominees were grilled on how closely they’d hew to the plain reading of a federal statute rather than the intent behind it, at their joint confirmation hearing yesterday.
‘Approach the Text’: “In light of recent Supreme Court activities, it is very important for me at least and I think for this committee to understand how you approach ...
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