The Libertarian

The Libertarian: “Living With A 4-4 Supreme Court”

Is an evenly divided judiciary a constitutional crisis?

The LibertarianMay 18, 2016
The Libertarian: “Living With A 4-4 Supreme Court”

Richard Epstein looks at tensions resulting from a Supreme Court divided between four Republican appointees and four Democrats.

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Richard A. Epstein

Richard A. Epstein

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