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Quote by Potter Stewart

“It must always be remembered that what the Constitution forbids is not all searches and seizures, but unreasonable searches and seizures.”

Quote by Potter Stewart

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Potter Stewart
Potter Stewart

Potter Stewart was a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Born on January 23, 1915, and passing away on December 7, 1985, Justice Stewart is renowned for his contributions to the First Amendment and constitutional interpretation. more

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