
Hugo Black
Hugo Black was an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court known for his strong advocacy of civil liberties, including a notable dissent in the case of Robert Galvan's deportation, where he argued against punishing individuals for actions that were legal at the time.
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Hugo Black is quoted regarding the concept of justice and its relation to wealth.
Kejaksaan di Ambang Krisis KepercayaanKompas·
Indonesia· 2026-07-22
Hugo Black is quoted regarding the concept of justice and its relation to wealth.
Kejaksaan di Ambang Krisis KepercayaanKompas·
Indonesia· 2026-07-22
As US Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black affirmed in the famous Pentagon Papers case in front of the Supreme Court.
This attempt to suffocate the independent press will failStabroek News·
Guyana· 2025-12-08
Justice Hugo Black dissented, arguing it was unfair to punish Galvan for past actions which were legal.
Do foreigners have free speech rights in the United States?The Times of India·
India· 2025-03-23














