In this episode we briefly examine the four primary sources of law, and spend the balance of the time discussing Stare Decisis. Cases involving death penalty sentencing, police confessions, and anti-sodomy laws are used as examples. Finally, we consider the question of judicial philosophy vs. political philosophy.

Note: when I mention Casey considering reliance in regards to contraception, I actually meant reliance on access to abortion in the event contraception failed.

Rowland v. Christian
Booth v. Maryland
South Carolina v. Gathers
Payne v. Tennessee
Miranda v. Arizona
Dickerson v. United States
Bowers v. Hardwick
Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey
Romer v. Evans
Lawrence v. Texas

 
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