John Marshall Harlan II

American lawyer and Supreme Court Justice

John Marshall Harlan II - American lawyer and Supreme Court Justice
Born

May 20th, 1899
126 years ago

Died

December 29th, 1971
53 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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A prominent American lawyer and jurist, served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1955 to 1971. Harlan's tenure was marked by significant contributions to civil rights and civil liberties. Harlan advocated for the rights of individuals in various landmark cases, focusing on issues such as free speech and equal protection under the law. He participated in interpreting the Fourteenth Amendment and emphasized the importance of due process. His perspectives often reflected a commitment to the principle of judicial restraint and originalism.

Authored opinions in landmark civil rights cases

Served on the Supreme Court for 16 years

Dissented in cases involving race and civil liberties

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