Dissenting Opinions

Stable, Predictable, Commonsensical (with Kevin Walsh)

Episode Summary

Will is joined by University of Richmond law professor Kevin Walsh to discuss the doctrine of severability, applied by Barr v. American Association of Political Consultants, its formalist alternatives, and the deep dilemma judges face when Congress won't respond to constitutional problems.

Episode Notes

Will is joined by University of Richmond law professor Kevin Walsh to discuss the doctrine of severability, applied by Barr v. American Association of Political Consultants, its formalist alternatives, and the deep dilemma judges face when Congress won't respond to constitutional problems.

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