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Second, what theory of stare decisis is Orin employing here?
The Volokh Conspiracy » In What Sense is the Personal Health Insurance Mandate “Unconstitutional”? 2010
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The issue nearly 140 years of stare decisis is causing all kinds of angst for the Fourteenth Amendment case of MacDonald v. Chicago related to the vector for incorporation of the Second Amendment to the States ..
The Volokh Conspiracy » Pretending that no law professors question Obamacare 2010
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Dilan Esper: The application of stare decisis is part of the judicial power of the United States, which is exercised by the courts under Article III of the Constitution.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Legislating Miranda Rights for Terrorism Cases? 2010
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And obviously, stare decisis is not some simple, narrowly conceived ratiocination applied to prior case law.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Lawsuits Against the Health Care Bill 2010
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In the Supreme Court dissent on Casey, the justices who arguably wanted to overturn Roe vs. Wade wrote “stare decisis is not … … a universal inexorable command”.
The Courts 2009
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The application of stare decisis is part of the judicial power of the United States, which is exercised by the courts under Article III of the Constitution.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Legislating Miranda Rights for Terrorism Cases? 2010
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At his hearing, while restating the doctrine of stare decisis, Judge Alito repeatedly qualified his answers with the comment that stare decisis is not an “inexorable command.”
The Courts 2009
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That aside, Professor Paulsen's post fails to recognize that there is value in stare decisis from a litigants 'perspective.
Balkinization 2007
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Disregarding stare decisis is as wise as disregarding history.
Balkinization 2007
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As I have quipped to my students, the doctrine of stare decisis is that courts adhere to their prior precedents except for when they don't.
Balkinization 2007
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Stare decisis—Latin for “let the decision stand”—is the doctrinal preference for upholding precedents.
Justice Alito’s Crusade Against a Secular America Isn’t Over Condé Nast 2022
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diesis?
May 15, 2008