Reasonable Disagreements

Reasonable Disagreements: Standing Disagreements

The Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding the Texas abortion statute becomes a debate about “standing” and other jurisdictional doctrines.

Reasonable DisagreementsDecember 15, 2021
Reasonable Disagreements: Standing Disagreements

In today’s episode, a discussion of the Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding the Texas abortion statute becomes a debate about “standing” and other jurisdictional doctrines. Richard and Adam also discuss the late Professor Alexander Bickel—he’s one of Adam’s favorites, but Richard has some, well, disagreements.

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Richard A. Epstein

Richard A. Epstein

Adam J. White

Adam J. White

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