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The emperors have no robes. (Supreme Court)

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From: Washington Monthly
Date: 19920501
Author:Moran, Terence

'Turning Right: The Making of the Rehnquist Supreme Court,' a book by David Savage, is reviewed. Savage says the court plays only a limited role in defining the moral fiber of the country. The court should take a more active role in providing social justice.

Relax, liberals. The courts have seldom been a crucible of American social justice

There's an old story in American law that David Savage's book brings to mind. On a Saturday afternoon many years ago, Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. took a break from his work at the Supreme Court and went for lunch with his friend Judge ...

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