In a recent Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution hearing, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) engaged in a spirited exchange with Mary Anne Franks, a law professor at George Washington Law School and author of "The Cult of the Constitution.
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The senator, known for his sharp wit and thorough preparation, challenged Franks on her controversial statements and tweets criticizing the U.S. Constitution.
According to RedState, Franks, who specializes in teaching First Amendment and Second Amendment law, has made several contentious remarks in the past. Senator Kennedy, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), quoted Franks as saying, "The majority of Americans hate women more than they love anything" and that the Supreme Court upheld an individual right to bear arms because of "white male supremacy."
The senator initiated the discussion by reading out several quotes from Franks. He asked her if she believed that the Biden administration compelling private speech was a myth, while the Trump administration did the same. Franks confirmed this, stating, "Yes, that is correct." When Kennedy questioned whether her personal political beliefs might be influencing her objectivity, Franks denied this, asserting that her responses were guided by the Supreme Court's actions.
Kennedy then referred to a Law Review article written by Franks in September 2023, where she stated, "Taken together, these two cases demonstrate that the Supreme Court has embraced the use of the Constitution as a tool of racial patriarchy." Franks confirmed that she had indeed made this statement.
The senator continued to quote from Franks' past statements, including one where she claimed that the Supreme Court's declaration of a constitutional right to armed self-defense in public promotes a culture that privileges white men's ability to terrorize and kill perceived threats. Franks acknowledged this statement, responding, "I did. Thank you for reading it."
Kennedy further quoted Franks as saying, "By simultaneously expanding white man's right to kill and constricting women's right not to die, this Supreme Court has turned the Constitution into a homicide pact as well." Franks confirmed this statement as well, replying, "That sounds like me."
The senator also brought up several of Franks' past tweets, one of which claimed that the majority of Americans hate women more than they love anything, including democracy. Another tweet suggested that the conservative-dominated Supreme Court interprets the Constitution in a way that denies the right to an abortion but upholds the individual right to possess firearms, attributing this to white male supremacy.
As the exchange continued, Franks remained defiant, prompting Kennedy to respond, "Here's what I'm saying: 'Curb my nausea.'" The senator's time eventually expired, but not before he had thoroughly scrutinized Franks' radical views.
While Mary Anne Franks may not be a significant figure in the broader context, she embodies a number of radical law professors who share her beliefs. These individuals strive to instill in America's law students a deep-seated hatred not only for "white males" and "white supremacy," but also for the United States Constitution, the U.S. Supreme Court, and America itself. This exchange serves as a stark reminder of the ideological battles being waged in the nation's educational institutions.
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