Videos tagged with Privileges or Immunities Clause

This video analyzes the US Supreme Court's decision in Laura v. Pennsylvania, vacating and remanding the case concerning Second Amendment rights for 18-20 year olds. The speaker, Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney, explores potential internal Supreme Court debates regarding the historical period for interpreting Second Amendment rights (1791 vs. 1868) and the doctrine of incorporation through the 14th Amendment's Privileges or Immunities Clause versus Substantive Due Process. The discussion highlights how these legal intricacies might influence future Second Amendment cases, particularly contrasting the Laura case with the federal Reese case.

This video features an interview with Judge Amal Thapar discussing his book on Justice Clarence Thomas and the concept of originalism in constitutional interpretation. The discussion emphasizes honoring the original public meaning of the Constitution, drawing parallels to contract law and the intent of the framers. It highlights how originalism prioritizes the will of the American people over judicial discretion and explores key Supreme Court cases like McDonald v. Chicago and New York Times v. Sullivan to illustrate these principles.