This text is written at a Post-Graduate / Professional reading level. It is highly sophisticated, though it uses that sophistication to deliver a polemic (a strong verbal attack).
To understand this passage, a reader needs more than just a high vocabulary; they need a deep grasp of American constitutional law, Latin legal shorthand, and contemporary political slang.
Key Metrics
Grade Level: 16+ (Post-Graduate/Law Student)
Vocabulary Complexity: Very High
Tone: Satirical, Academic, and Vitriolic