Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

the simple fact that one of our decisions remains controversial does undermine the precedent's ability to contribute to the stable and orderly development of the law.

Context

Whitehouse discusses Chief Justice Roberts' view on the impact of controversy on legal precedent.

03/09/2010

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