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“Only liberal judges are activists! Conservative justices just follow the law!”
What You Say
The current Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, expanded presidential immunity, and blocked student debt relief — none of which appear in constitutional text. 'Originalism' has become a branding exercise for outcomes popular with donors. When the court consistently delivers wins for one party's agenda, that's activism — regardless of the footnotes.
The Stab
They call it originalism when they win. They call it activism when you do.
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