The Originalist

An Originalist is someone who interprets the U.S. Constitution based on the meaning it had at the time it was written. They believe that the Constitution's principles should be understood as they were originally intended by its framers, rather than interpreted through modern values or perspectives. This approach aims to preserve the document’s original meaning and limit subjective changes over time. Originalists focus on historical context and the text itself to guide legal decisions, promoting stability and consistency in constitutional law.