The process of democracy is one of change. Our laws are not frozen into immutable form, they are constantly in the process of revision in response to the needs of a changing society.
THURGOOD MARSHALLMere access to the courthouse doors does not by itself assure a proper functioning of the adversary process.
More Thurgood Marshall Quotes
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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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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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What is the quality of your intent?
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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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In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.
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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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Sometimes history takes things into its own hands.
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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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I’m the world’s original gradualist. I just think ninety-odd years is gradual enough.
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The ban directly hampers the partys ability to spread its message and hamstrings voters seeking to inform themselves about the candidates and issues.
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Our whole constitutional heritage rebels at the thought of giving government the power to control men’s minds.
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I cannot accept this invitation for I do not believe that the meaning of the Constitution was forever ‘fixed’ at the Philadelphia Convention… To the contrary, the government they devised was defective from the start. [Progressive]
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A child born to a Black mother in a state like Mississippi… has exactly the same rights as a white baby born to the wealthiest person in the United States. It’s not true, but I challenge anyone to say it is not a goal worth working for.
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The First Amendment serves not only the needs of the polity but also those of the human spirit – a spirit that demands self-expression .
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Surely the fact that a uniformed police officer is wearing his hair below his collar will make him no less identifiable as a policeman.
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