On the recordMay 7, 2009
Justice O'Connor's assertion that a fundamental rule of judicial restraint requires us to avoid reconsidering Roe cannot be taken seriously.
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Antonin Scalia
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congress.govJustice O'Connor's assertion that a fundamental rule of judicial restraint requires us to avoid reconsidering Roe cannot be taken seriously.
Scalia argues against the judicial restraint regarding Roe v. Wade.
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