Videos tagged with Harry Blackmun

This video analyzes a New York Times article by Yale Professor Emily Bazelon concerning the use of 'history and tradition' in constitutional law, particularly regarding the Second Amendment. The host argues that the article omits key historical precedents, including Justice Harry Blackmun's own use of historical tradition in cases like Marsh v. Chambers to interpret the Bill of Rights. The video emphasizes that historical tradition, especially from the First and Second Congresses, is crucial for understanding the original intent of constitutional amendments.