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Deeds Without Doctrines: Civil Rights in the 1960 Term of the Supreme Court1

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In 1898, Mr. Justice Brewer measurably strengthened his claim to immortality by publicly inviting criticism of the Supreme Court. His words are well-worn now, for generations of professors have gratefully quoted them in journal and classroom; and during the 20th century the challenge he issued has evoked a response that may give his shade occasional second thoughts. The Supreme Court has had many problems in the years since he spoke, but a shortage of critics has not been one of them. Journalists, academicians, and politicians have, in their several ways, poured out a steady stream of reproach which from time to time has swelled into a torrent.

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  • McCloskey, Robert G., 1962. "Deeds Without Doctrines: Civil Rights in the 1960 Term of the Supreme Court1," American Political Science Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 56(1), pages 71-89, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:apsrev:v:56:y:1962:i:01:p:71-89_07
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