The practice of law requires both continuity and growth - a deep understanding of legal principles born of reason, tradition, and experience and tested by time, but also a mind alert to present needs and the future consequences of public… — Diane S. Sykes Copy Share Image
We do not need a heavy theoretical thumb on the scales. What's important is how the traditional sources of law and legal interpretation - text, structure, history, canons of interpretation, precedent, and other well-established tools of the judicial craft -… — Diane S. Sykes Copy Share Image
The Court's primary duty, in short, is not to minimize its role or avoid friction with the political branches, but to try as best… — Diane S. Sykes Copy Share Image
I never thought that I would treasure doing my job, and I have reached that point. I've gotten to a point where it's like… — Diane S. Sykes Copy Share Image
It's really important when we're writing our opinions to be transparent about what our decision method in the case is and how we get… — Diane S. Sykes Copy Share Image
The Court's legitimacy arises from the source of its authority - which is, of course, the Constitution - and is best preserved by adhering… — Diane S. Sykes Copy Share Image
The practice of law requires both continuity and growth - a deep understanding of legal principles born of reason, tradition, and experience and tested… — Diane S. Sykes Copy Share Image
We do not need a heavy theoretical thumb on the scales. What's important is how the traditional sources of law and legal interpretation -… — Diane S. Sykes Copy Share Image
