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Which Supreme Court Justice was a Progressive reformer and advocate of the labor movement?
Louis Brandeis
In which year was Louis Brandeis born in?
Louis Dembitz Brandeis was born in November 13, 1856 and died in October 5, 1941. He was an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States from 1916 to 1939.
Who was the first Supreme Court justice of Jewish descent?
Louis Brandeis was the first Jewish justice on the US Supreme Court. Woodrow Wilson appointed him in 1916, and he served until his retirement in 1939. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
Who said you wish peace but you wish the peace of justice the peace of righteousness?
Louis Brandeis, an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, is credited with this quote. He believed that true peace could only be achieved through justice and righteousness.
Who created the SEC?
The first drafters of the act were Huston Thompson (a former Federal Trade Commission chairman), and Walter Miller and Ollie Butler (two attorneys in the Commerce Department) , and Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis.
What age died judge brandys?
You may be referring to Justice Brandeis, who sat on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1916-1939. Justice Brandeis passed away following a heart attack on October 5, 1941. He was 85 years old when he died.
Which US President appointed the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice?
Louis Brandeis, who was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson, and served on the Court from 1916-1939. Brandeis was considered a brilliant legal scholar. He graduated from Harvard Law School at the age of 20, and achieved the highest grade-point average in the school's history. Louis Brandeis is perhaps best know for what has come to be called a "Brandeis Brief," an opinion based in part on expert testimony from people outside the legal field, and putting cases into social and historic context, which set an important new precedent in legal presentation. He was also known to be a man of great integrity who, as a lawyer, would not participate in a case he felt to be unjust or a bad cause. Brandeis later became known as "The People's Lawyer" for his pro bono work on public interest cases and his dedication to improving the life of the average person.
What was Louis Brandeis known for?
Louis Brandeis, appointed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916, was the first Jewish justice on the US Supreme Court. He served until his retirement in 1939. Brandeis was considered a brilliant legal scholar. He graduated from Harvard Law School at the age of 20, achieving the highest grade-point average in the school's history (at that time). Louis Brandeis is perhaps best known for what has come to be called a "Brandeis Brief," an argument based in part on expert testimony from people outside the legal field, and for putting cases into social and historic context, which set an important new precedent in legal presentation. He was also known to be a man of great integrity who, as a lawyer, would not participate in a case he felt to be unjust or a bad cause. Brandeis later became known as "The People's Lawyer" for his pro bono work on public interest cases and his dedication to improving the life of the average person.
What has the author Samuel Joseph Konefsky written?
Samuel Joseph Konefsky has written: 'Chief Justice Stone and the Supreme Court' -- subject(s): United States, United States. Supreme Court 'The legacy of Holmes and Brandeis' -- subject(s): United States, United States. Supreme Court
Is it true that In a presentation before the Supreme Court Louis D Brandeis provided many examples of how working long hours hurt womens health?
Yes, it is true :]
What was the view of Associate Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis on the criticisms of the inertia the US Constitution created with its balance of powers structure?
The US Constitution was a totally new type of central government in the 18th century. The construction of the Federal government with the idea of separation of powers was unique in its day and seldom seen in the modern world as well. Critics of the Constitution point out that the three major branches and the separation of powers is a recipe for inertia. Be that as it may, Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis explained that the Framers were not so much interested in efficiency but more concerned with the exercise of arbitrary use of power. As history has proven, it was and remains a workable system.
What is an Associate Justice on the US Supreme Court?
Associate Justice is the formal title for any US Supreme Court justice who is not the Chief Justice. There are eight Associate Justices and one Chief Justice on the Supreme Court.
