Join us for a thought-provoking episode of Third Side Convo, where we dive deep into the debate on judicial activism and its impact on modern law. In this discussion, we explore how judicial rulings have shaped, and sometimes altered, the fabric of American society—especially in areas like voting rights, civil liberties, and the evolving understanding of the Constitution.
🔍 Key Topics in This Episode:
Judicial Activism vs. Originalism: Should judges interpret the law through the lens of modern culture, or should they adhere strictly to the document as it was originally written?
The Evolution of Laws: How the Constitution has adapted to issues such as civil rights and gay marriage over time.
The Role of Judges in Shaping Law: Can judges create laws, or is their role simply to interpret and uphold existing ones?
The Influence of Social Movements: How activism has driven change in the judicial system and whether this is the way forward.
Join Bob Bips, Ted Johnson, Stacia Boyd, Riley Van Dyke, and Michelle Walters as they break down the complexity of a living, evolving legal system.
👥 What's Your Take?
Do you believe in a dynamic Constitution, or should it remain unchanged from the 1780s? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
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