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“For when everything is classified, then nothing is classified, and the system becomes one to be disregarded by the cynical or the careless, and to be manipulated by those intent on self-protection or self-promotion." [New York Times Co. v. United States, 403 U.S. 713 (1971) (concurring)]”

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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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