Roberts said he did not subscribe to a "cramped" view of constitutional liberty, which he said he sees as "a living thing." He said the framers of the Constitution thought they were enshrining broad principles that could be applied to issues that arise in an evolving society.
That's a distinction from the views of the two most conservative justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas. They generally view the Constitution as a more rigid document. Scalia has criticized the court for using a fluid view of the law, which he says has led to confusing rulings on abortion and other issues.
No comments:
Post a Comment