Hugo Black
American jurist, Supreme Court Justice
Born
February 27th, 1886
139 years ago
Died
September 25th, 1971
53 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a United States Senator from Alabama from 1927 to 1937 and later became an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1937 until 1971. Black was a prominent figure in the court, known for his strong beliefs in civil liberties and the First Amendment. He was a major proponent of the separation of church and state and played a significant role in several landmark Supreme Court decisions that shaped American law. His judicial philosophy emphasized the need for a robust interpretation of the Constitution.
Authored the landmark opinion in 'New York Times Co. v. Sullivan'
Supported the civil rights movement through impactful decisions
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