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In the words of the leading proponent of textualism, Justice [[Antonin Scalia]], statutory text always trumps "unenacted legislative intent."<ref>''INS v. Cardoza-Fonseca'', 480 U.S. 421, 453 (1987) (Scalia, J., concurring)</ref>

In the words of the leading proponent of textualism, Justice [[Antonin Scalia]], statutory text always trumps "unenacted legislative intent."<ref>''INS v. Cardoza-Fonseca'', 480 U.S. 421, 453 (1987) (Scalia, J., concurring)</ref>

Textualism is the opposite of [[purposivism]].

 

The term "textualism" was originally coined by critics of it, in an unsuccessful attempt to embarrass it.<ref>William N. Eskridge, Jr., The New Textualism, 37 UCLA L. Rev. 621, 623 (1990) (under the doctrine of textualism, "once the Court has ascertained a statute's plain meaning, consideration of legislative history becomes irrelevant").</ref>  An older form of textualism was the "plain meaning" doctrine.

 

Textualism is often contrasted with [[purposivism]].  Other competing legal doctrines include [[Critical Legal Studies]].

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