The Left's Elastic Principles on Judicial Authority | RealClearPolitics
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by Roger Kimball, American GreatnessFebruary 22, 2026
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Roger Kimball of American Greatness explores how the left has increasingly embraced elastic principles when it comes to judicial authority, particularly in cases where political outcomes align with their agendas. The article highlights a shift in progressive thinking, where support for judicial overreach or reinterpretation of laws seems more permissible if it advances their policy goals. This contrasts sharply with historical critiques from the left,
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Originally published on RealClearPolitics on 2/22/2026