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“Ruth Bader Ginsburg sensibly complained years ago about this very same statute and voiced her grave concern over what she called “the extraordinary authority Congress, perhaps unwittingly, has conferred on prosecutors to manufacture crimes.”19” quote by James Duane
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““Ruth Bader Ginsburg sensibly complained years ago about this very same statute and voiced her grave concern over what she called “the extraordinary authority Congress, perhaps unwittingly, has conferred on prosecutors to manufacture crimes.”19””

James Duane

About This Quote

Source Speech: Congressional Hearing, 2020

Critiques the broad prosecutorial power granted by Congress, warning it can lead to manufactured crimes.

In simple terms: Warns against excessive legal authority.

Key Takeaway

Monitor and limit prosecutorial discretion.

Themes

law justice power accountability

Mood

cautious critical

Type

analytical political

When to use this quote

  • court cases
  • policy reform
  • civil rights advocacy

Key Concepts

legal theory government oversight

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can checks balance prosecutorial power?
  • What safeguards exist against abuse?
A Different Perspective

Potential for political misuse of prosecutorial power.

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