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Neil Gorsuch

    Neil Gorsuch è un sostenitore del testualismo nell'interpretazione statutaria e dell'originalismo nell'interpretazione della Costituzione degli Stati Uniti. Insieme al giudice Clarence Thomas, è un sostenitore della giurisprudenza del diritto naturale. Il suo lavoro si concentra su queste filosofie legali e sul loro impatto sul sistema legale americano.

    A Republic, If You Can Keep It
    • A Republic, If You Can Keep It

      • 352pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      Justice Neil Gorsuch reflects on his journey to the Supreme Court and the essential role of judges under our Constitution, emphasizing the responsibility of every American to uphold our republic. He shares personal insights, speeches, and essays that highlight the remarkable legacy of the framers in the Constitution. Drawing on his thirty-year career as a lawyer, teacher, judge, and justice, Gorsuch explores fundamental aspects of the Constitution, its separation of powers, and the liberties it protects. He discusses the judge's role in our constitutional framework and argues that originalism and textualism are the most reliable methods for interpreting our founding documents and safeguarding our freedoms. He also addresses the critical need for affordable access to the courts to fulfill the promise of equal justice, while acknowledging current challenges. Throughout, Gorsuch shares experiences that have influenced his perspective, from his upbringing in Colorado to his Supreme Court confirmation. He underscores the importance of civic education, civil discourse, and mutual respect in preserving a healthy republic. This work offers profound insights into Gorsuch's faith in America and its founding principles, his views on the Constitution's design, and the collective responsibility we share to maintain our unique republic of, by, and for "We the People."

      A Republic, If You Can Keep It2020
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