In this second of two special programs on Newark's own US Supreme Court Justice William Brennan (1906 -- 1997), we look at the judicial philosophy that so influenced the court for over 30 years.
As Sandra King outlines in her opening mini-doc, Brennan's notion of a "living constitution" led to many of the victories for individual American rights and liberties. But she also underscores the opposing side -- the originalists who see Brennan as at best, misguided, and at worst, contemptuous of the Constitution. Featured in Sandy's piece: Rutgers Law Professors Frank Askin and Earl Maltz.
In the studio, Raymond hosts a spirited debate between Professor Jamal Greene of Columbia Law School and Curt Levey of the Washington based Committee for Justice.
