Today in Supreme Court History: November 29, 2004

11/29/2004: Randy Barnett argues Gonzales v. Raich.

Randy Barnett argues Gonzales v. Raich

 

Comments

[jjsaz]

Scalia and Kennedy could have done the right thing, planting a stake in the heart of Wickard v. Filburn, but Scalia’s totalitarian impulse was far stronger than his federalist impulse and Kennedy, was, as always, on the wrong side of everything.

[John Michelle]

Gonzales v. Raich raised important questions about federal power and the Commerce Clause, and it’s interesting to revisit the case through this historical lens. Posts like this help show how Supreme Court arguments can influence law, policy, and everyday life over time. For more engaging reads that connect history, culture, and modern Fashion, this is a great reference