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Originalism: A Matter of Interpretation


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September 17 is Constitution Day in the U.S., celebrating the day that members of the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia in 1787.

As a part of the National Constitution Center’s celebrations, we hosted a panel called “Originalism: A Matter of Interpretation.”

Emily Bazelon of The New York Times MagazineRich Lowry of the National ReviewSteven Mazie of The Economist, and Ilan Wurman of Arizona State University joined host Jeffrey Rosen to discuss whether the Constitution should be interpreted according to its original meaning, and if the Supreme Court is consistent in applying principles of originalism in its decisions.


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