Louis D. Brandeis Quotes
A collection of quotes by Louis D. Brandeis.
Louis D. Brandeis was an American lawyer and jurist, born on November 13, 1856, in Louisville, Kentucky. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential Supreme Court Justices in U.S. history. Brandeis graduated from Harvard Law School with honors in 1877 and went on to establish a successful law practice in Boston.
His legal career was marked by his passionate advocacy for social justice and his dedication to progressive causes. Brandeis became known as the "People's Attorney" due to his representation of individuals against powerful corporations and monopolies. He fought against unfair labor practices, promoted women's rights, and advocated for the protection of individual liberties.
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson appointed Brandeis to the Supreme Court, making him the first Jewish Justice in its history. Throughout his tenure, which lasted until 1939, Brandeis became known for his eloquent and powerful dissenting opinions, often challenging majority rulings. He consistently defended the principles of freedom of speech, privacy, and economic justice.
Brandeis's most notable contributions to American jurisprudence include his endorsement of the "right to be left alone" in his dissenting opinion in Olmstead v. United States (1928) and his groundbreaking recognition of the right to privacy in his article "The Right to Privacy" (1890).
Louis D. Brandeis passed away on October 5, 1941, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a champion of civil liberties and constitutional rights.
