Fidelity to Our Imperfect Constitution

Why Moral Readings Are Superior to Originalisms

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James E. Fleming argues that fidelity in interpreting the US Constitution as written requires a moral reading or philosophic approach, and that fidelity commits to honouring aspirational principles, not following the relatively specific original meanings (or original expected applications) of the founders.