Textualist methods of interpretation are undergoing significant evolution, particularly within the U.S. Supreme Court. Justices who align with textualism are increasingly incorporating advanced techniques such as corpus linguistics and surveys to determine how a statute’s language would be understood by an average person. This shift was famously underscored by Justice Elena Kagan’s assertion that “we are all textualists now.” Lower courts are also exploring the potential of innovative tools like large language models, including ChatGPT, to supplement traditional textualist approaches. For more insights, read Kevin Tobia’s piece on the evolving landscape of textualist interpretations here.