A judge in Hawaii has expressed criticism of the Supreme Court, specifically targeting what he describes as a 'colorblind' approach to the equal protection clause. He argues that this interpretation overlooks the original intent of the amendment, which was to protect the rights of formerly enslaved Black Americans.
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Hawaii Judge Criticizes Supreme Court's Interpretation of Equal Protection Clause
A judge in Hawaii has criticized the Supreme Court's interpretation of the equal protection clause, describing it as 'colorblind' and asserting that it fails to acknowledge the amendment's original purpose of safeguarding the rights of formerly enslaved Black Americans.
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Hawaii Judge Criticizes Supreme Court's Interpretation of Equal Protection Clause