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Neil Gorsuch: The primary job of the Supreme Court is not to uphold the will of the majority of the moment.

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
The primary job of the Supreme Court is not to uphold the will of the majority of the moment.
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Neil Gorsuch

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Gorsuch emphasizes the Court's role in protecting rights over majority will.

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