Ending racial discrimination in jury selection can be accomplished only by eliminating peremptory challenges entirely.
THURGOOD MARSHALLSome years ago I said in an opinion that if this country is a melting pot, then either the Afro-Americans didn’t get in the pot or he didn’t get melted down.
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In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.
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It is now well established that the Constitution protects the right to receive information and ideas.This right to receive information and ideas, regardless of their social worth, is fundamental to our free society.
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Our Constitution is the envy of the world, as it should be for it is the grand design of the finest nation on earth.
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Some years ago I said in an opinion that if this country is a melting pot, then either the Afro-Americans didn’t get in the pot or he didn’t get melted down.
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History teaches that grave threats to liberty often come in times of urgency, when constitutional rights seem too extravagant to endure.
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Do what you think is right and let the law catch up.
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It is a historic step toward eliminating the shameful practice of racial discrimination in the selection of juries.
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Classifications and distinctions based on race or color have no moral or legal validity in our society. They are contrary to our constitution and laws.
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Mere access to the courthouse doors does not by itself assure a proper functioning of the adversary process.
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A man can make what he wants of himself if he truly believes that he must be ready for hard work and many heartbreaks.
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If the First Amendment means anything, it means that a state has no business telling a man, sitting alone in his house, what books he may read or what films he may watch.
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Truth is more than a mental exercise.
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The Constitution was a product of its times.
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I’m the world’s original gradualist. I just think ninety-odd years is gradual enough.
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What is the quality of your intent?
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