- To "dissent" means to go against what is believed by the majority. In courtspeak, it means the thoughts and opinions of any judges (justices, if it's the Supreme Court) who voted against the majority. These dissent sections are opportunities for those judges to tell us why they disagree.
- Justice Harlan begins the dissent sections, and he starts with a bang: "I believe the decision of the Court represents poor constitutional law and entails harmful consequences for the country at large" (HarlanDissent.2).
- Whoa. Not only did he just call out the court, but says this decision is a very bad idea.