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On the recordJune 30, 2010
that concurring opinion goes into great detail as to why stare decisis ought not to be followed.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Specter criticizes Chief Justice Roberts' opinion in Citizens United for contradicting his confirmation testimony.

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