McConnell v. Barnett | Retained by the People

McConnell v. Barnett | Retained by the People

Author: The Federalist Society January 27, 2021 Duration: 27:30
In this episode of the FedSoc Films Podcast, esteemed law professors Michael W. McConnell (Stanford Law) and Randy E. Barnett (Georgetown Law) discuss where they agree and disagree about the case law and meaning of the Ninth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This episode expands on the discussion from our short film Retained by the People: The Ninth Amendment that explores the history and purpose of the Ninth Amendment.

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