Not a law firm in the entire city of New York bid for my employment as a lawyer when I earned my degree.
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I would not look to the U.S. Constitution if I were drafting a constitution in 2012.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that the U.S. Constitution may not adequately address contemporary issues.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg emphasizes the need for a living constitution that evolves with societal changes. She suggests that a constitution should reflect the current values and needs of the people, rather than being bound to historical documents that may no longer be relevant.
Themes
ConstitutionSocietyEvolutionLawRelevance
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on constitutional law, one might reference this quote to discuss the evolving nature of legal documents.
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