blog posts Is the independent state legislature theory constitutionally valid? Nov 3, 2022 9:00 am by Phil CicioraExpert Viewpoints Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The debate surrounding the independent state legislature theory in a case the U.S. Supreme Court is considering is a lopsided one, says Law dean Vikram Amar. An originalist approach of interpreting the Constitution should lead to its rejection. Share on Facebook Tweet Email