Mazie Hirono said "I have come to the conclusion that originalism is used as a tool and a justification to restrict the rights of vulnerable Americans." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 19, 2017

I have come to the conclusion that originalism is used as a tool and a justification to restrict the rights of vulnerable Americans.

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Hirono critiques originalism as a means to limit rights.

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