Quote by William O Douglas

Our recent decisions make plain that we do not sit as a super-legislature to weigh the wisdom of legislation nor to decide whether the policy which it expresses offends the public welfare.

Our recent decisions make plain that we do not sit as a supe

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This quote suggests that the role of the judicial branch is not to scrutinize the merits or public impact of legislation. Instead, it emphasizes that the judiciary's primary function is to interpret and apply the law, avoiding intervening in legislative debates or policy decisions. The quote implies that the courts should not exercise their power as a superior legislative body but focus on the legal aspects while leaving the evaluation of policy and public interest to elected officials.

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By William O Douglas

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