The dissenting opinions of Supreme Court Justice Brandais will “ultimately become the universal law of the land according to Senator George Norris, of Nebraska.
The Justice’s life is a “sample of the injustice that has come to many of his brethren,” Senator Norris told the National Conference for Palestine, recalling the fight over Senate confirmation of Mr. Brandeis appointment.
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