Scalia's jurisprudence

Justice Antonin Scalia’s jurisprudence emphasized interpreting the Constitution and laws based on their original meaning at the time they were written, a approach called originalism. He believed courts should not create new rights or change laws based on personal beliefs, but rather follow the text’s precise language and historical context. Scalia also valued clarity and consistency in legal decisions, often stressing the importance of judicial restraint—limiting the role of courts in making policy. His approach aimed to promote stability, predictability, and respect for the Constitution’s original intentions.