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It would indeed be ironic if, in the name of national defense, we would sanction the subversion of one of those liberties — the freedom of association — which make the defense of our nation worthwhile.

— Earl Warren United States v. Robel (1967)

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This concept of "national defense" cannot be deemed an end in itself, justifying any exercise of legislative power designed to promote such a goal.

United States v. Robel (1967)

In civilized life, law floats in a sea of ethics.

We conclude that, in the field of public education, the doctrine of "separate but equal" has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.

The man of character, sensitive to the meaning of what he is doing, will know how to discover the ethical paths in the maze of possible behavior.

The censor's sword pierces deeply into the heart of free expression.

Dissent in Times Film Corp. v. City of Chicago 365 U.S. 43 (1961)

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