originalism
Coverage of originalism in the Nexus archive.
- Challenger to incumbent Ohio Supreme Court justice touts ‘originalism,’ strict immigration rulings
Colleen O’Donnell, a Republican challenger, is vying to unseat Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner, emphasizing her background as an immigration judge and adherence to 'originalism.' The Ohio Supreme Court has seen increased partisanship since 2022, with Republicans holding a 6-1 majority. Brunner has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the politicization of the court.
- Opinions on the way
SCOTUSblog announces new merchandise and a term-in-review event featuring ACLU's Cecillia Wang and Johns Hopkins professor Martha S. Jones. The Supreme Court may release opinions, and the article discusses topics including originalism, a Texas death penalty case involving hypnotized witness testimony, and U.S. tariff refunds.
- Clarence Thomas triumphs — and his legal vision, too
Clarence Thomas's 34-year Supreme Court tenure has solidified his legal philosophy of originalism, transforming it from a rhetorical concept into a foundational method influencing U.S. law.