Antonin Scalia Liked Trump's Candidacy — Is Anyone Surprised?
The anti-LGBT Supreme Court justice was known for callously speaking his mind.Â
January 15 2018 1:07 PM
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The Advocate tracks the latest on Antonin Scalia, the Supreme Court's most antigay justice, who died February 13, 2016. A strong proponent for the executive branch, Scalia was known for his ultra-conservative dissenting opinions, which stem from a belief that the U.S. Constitution should not be interpreted as an evolving document that reflects the mores of modern society. Rather, as an originalist, he believed it should be read as it was interpreted at the time of its adoption, a belief that has led to his dismissal of legislative history in his Supreme Court decisions. Antonin has lead the dissent in numerous cases that have impacted LGBT rights, including Lawrence v. Texas and U.S. v. Windsor.
The anti-LGBT Supreme Court justice was known for callously speaking his mind.Â
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