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“Legislative novelty is not necessarily fatal; there is a first time for everything.” quote by John Roberts
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“Legislative novelty is not necessarily fatal; there is a first time for everything.”

John Roberts

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Source Court Opinion, Supreme Court, 2012

New laws aren’t automatically harmful; they’re simply unprecedented.

In simple terms: Novel laws aren’t fatal.

Key Takeaway

Assess case by case.

Themes

law innovation precedent

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

legal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy drafting
  • legislative analysis
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

legal theory judicial review

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards are needed?
  • How to balance innovation and risk?
A Different Perspective

Unprecedented laws may have unforeseen impacts.

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