If settled means that it cant be re-examined, thats one thing. If settled means that it is a precedent that is entitled to respect then it is a precedent that is protected.

Good judges are always open to the possibility of changing their minds based on the next brief that they read, or the next argument that's made by an attorney who's appearing before them, or a comment that is made by a colleague during the conference on the case when the judges privately discuss the case.

I am especially indebted to a 10th grade English teacher who encouraged me to read great works of literature.

I want to commend the [Federalist] Society for bringing together the best minds from right, left, and center to debate the most pressing legal issues of the day.

Good judges develop certain habits of mind. One of those habits of mind is the habit of delaying reaching conclusions until everything has been considered.

My grandparents came worked hard, and I believe they never regretted their decision to come here and make a new start.

You want us to step in and render a decision based on an assessment of the effects of this institution which is newer than cellphones or the Internet?