Sotomayor Favors Originalism

From Southern Appeal :

One thing is becoming clear in the early rounds of questioning at Judge Sotomayor’s confirmation hearing:  Judge Sotomayor appears to insist that her past words be interpreted according to her original intent.  I wonder if she would insist that the words written in the Constitution be interpreted accordingly?

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