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Justice Kavanaugh, in his concurring opinion in Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo, wrote that “speaking Spanish or speaking English with an accent” was among the legitimate reasons for immigration stops — an assertion with no basis in the text or history of the Constitution.
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Justice Kavanaugh wrote speaking Spanish or English with accent was legitimate reason for immigration stops
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February 20, 2026 at 12:02 AM (6 months ago)
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February 20, 2026 at 12:02 AM (6 months ago)

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The Plan for a Radically Different Supreme Court Is Here
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Jeffrey Toobin analyzes the Federalist Society's influence on the Supreme Court and the American Constitution Society's efforts to counter it. The article discusses the impact of judicial appointments and the differing approaches to constitutional interpretation. It highlights the challenges faced by liberals in developing a compelling alternative to originalism.

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