That just proves the point. You reached a conclusion first, then found authorities who agree with you. That’s not analysis, that’s confirmation bias.
And no, your view doesn’t gain extra weight just because some “academics” share it. Appeals to authority don’t override definitions, intent, or context. Personal assessments aren’t disqualified just because they’re independent, that’s literally how thinking works.
I could just as easily do what you’re doing and cite academics who disagree. For example, here’s a Harvard Law professor explicitly arguing the opposite: