Justice Samuel A. Alito gave a virtual address to a lawyers convention on Nov. 25th.
At a little over 30 minutes; I'd recommend the YouTube video to anyone trying to understand why some Americans feel strongly that basic rights enumerated in the Constitution like Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Assembly are being tested these days.
This is not a dry legal lecture for lawyers. Rather Justice Alito gives a clear overview of recent actions by the courts, legislators and special interests and how those actions could collectively dilute protections sought by the Framers.
Example: the uproar over Nevada's COVID restrictions (overturned on appeal) that prohibited religious gatherings of more than 50 people (regardless of precautions taken), while permitting a percentage of capacity as the governing measure of people able to patronize a casino; even if that percentage equates to more than 50 people.
Here's the video....
