I realize that it is an unpopular and unhumanitarian position, for which I have been excoriated by 'liberal' colleagues, but I think Plessy v. Ferguson was right and should be re-affirmed.
The "wall of separation between church and State" is a metaphor based on bad history. - William Rehnquist
The "wall of separation between church and State" is a metaphor based on bad history.
- William Rehnquist
[I]f we assume a liberty interest but nevertheless say that, even assuming a liberty interest, a state can prohibit it entirely, that would be rather… - William Rehnquist
[I]f we assume a liberty interest but nevertheless say that, even assuming a liberty interest, a state can prohibit it entirely, that would be rather…
We start with first principles. The Constitution creates a Federal Government of enumerated powers. - William Rehnquist
We start with first principles. The Constitution creates a Federal Government of enumerated powers.
In any civilized society the most important task is achieving a proper balance between freedom and order. In wartime, reason and history both suggest… - William Rehnquist
In any civilized society the most important task is achieving a proper balance between freedom and order. In wartime, reason and history both suggest…
What many of those who oppose the use of juries in civil trials seem to ignore is that the founders of our Nation considered the right of trial by ju… - William Rehnquist
What many of those who oppose the use of juries in civil trials seem to ignore is that the founders of our Nation considered the right of trial by ju…
The laws will not be silent in time of war but they'll speak with a somewhat different voice. - William Rehnquist
The laws will not be silent in time of war but they'll speak with a somewhat different voice.
The Constitution requires that Congress treat similarly situated persons similarly, not that it engages in gestures of superficial equality. - William Rehnquist
The Constitution requires that Congress treat similarly situated persons similarly, not that it engages in gestures of superficial equality.
Conservatives are those who worship dead radicals. - William Rehnquist
Conservatives are those who worship dead radicals.
It is always possible for the court to overreach its proper bounds and perhaps declare a lot of laws unconstitutional and frustrate the will of the m… - William Rehnquist
It is always possible for the court to overreach its proper bounds and perhaps declare a lot of laws unconstitutional and frustrate the will of the m…
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