Ours is the job of interpreting the Constitution. And that document isn't some inkblot on which litigants may project their hopes and dreams.
Neil GorsuchRead
Judges should be in the business of declaring what the law is using the traditional tools of interpretation, rather than pronouncing the law as they might wish it to be in light of their own political views.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Judges must interpret the law as it is written, not as they would like it to be based on personal beliefs.
This quote emphasizes the critical role of judges in interpreting laws based on established legal frameworks and traditional interpretive methods rather than their personal or political beliefs. It reflects the importance of impartiality in the judicial system, suggesting that the judiciary should uphold the law's integrity rather than shape it through subjective viewpoints.
Themes
LawJudiciaryInterpretationPoliticsImpartiality
In practice
Example use cases
In a public speech about judicial conduct, one might reference this quote to advocate for impartiality in the justice system.
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