Judicial rulings and the evaluation of laws

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Judicial rulings and the evaluation of laws

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Jan 7, 2015

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Michael Gerhardt from the University of North Carolina School of Law and Clark Neily from the Institute for Justice join our Jeffrey Rosen to discuss a timeless topic among constitutional law scholars: When is it appropriate for the courts to strike down laws passed by a legislature?

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Jan 7, 2015

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A weekly show of constitutional debate hosted by National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen where listeners can hear the best arguments on all sides of the constitutional issues at the center of American life.

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Judicial rulings and the evaluation of laws

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