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Quote by Antonin Scalia

“The court's job is to uphold the Constitution and you don't call that off in times of crisis. Would the framers have allowed this practice?”

Quote by Antonin Scalia

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Antonin Scalia was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, serving from 1986 until his death in 2016. He was a prominent figure in American law and politics, known for his conservative judicial philosophy and his influential role in shaping American constitutional law. more

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