“When in Gregg v. Georgia the Supreme Court gave its seal of approval to capital punishment, this endorsement was premised on the promise that capital punishment would be administered with fairness and justice. Instead, the promise has become a cruel and empty mockery. If not remedied, the scandalous state of our present system of capital punishment will cast a pall of shame over our society for years to come. We cannot let it continue.”
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Thurgood Marshall: His Speeches, Writings, Arguments, Opinions, and Reminiscences
Thurgood Marshall: His Speeches, Writings, Arguments, Opinions, and Reminiscences is a comprehensive compilation that captures the essence of Marshall's legal career. It includes his influential speeches, significant legal writings, and personal reflections, providing a detailed look into his legal thought and his impact on the American judicial system. more
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Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall was a distinguished American lawyer and judge. He served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1967 to 1991, making history as the first African American to hold the position. Marshall was a leading civil rights advocate, recognized for his pivotal role in landmark Supreme Court cases that challenged racial segregation and discrimination. more
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