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“The guarantee of equal protection cannot mean one thing when applied to one individual and something else when applied to a person of another color. If both are not accorded the same protection, then it is not equal.”

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Lewis F. Powell, Jr.
Lewis F. Powell, Jr.

Lewis F. Powell, Jr. was a significant figure in the United States legal system, serving as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1972 to 1987. Born in 1907 and passing away in 1998, Powell's tenure on the Supreme Court was marked by a conservative approach to the law. He is remembered for his pivotal role in shaping the Court's jurisprudence during his time on the bench. more

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