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Ketanji Brown Jackson: “'Right' is defined to be the just claim, ownership, or lawful title which a person has to anything.”

On the recordJuly 3, 2025
'Right' is defined to be the just claim, ownership, or lawful title which a person has to anything.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson
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slate.com
Jul 3, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Jackson emphasizes a broader understanding of rights beyond Thomas' narrow interpretation.

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