Constitution Quote by Mike DeWine
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“That very document [Constitution] does little to serve people when Supreme Court decisions are written so that even high-priced lawyers can't figure them out.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks on judicial transparency, Ohio Governor, 2023
The Constitution is ineffective if Supreme Court rulings become incomprehensible to ordinary citizens and even to expensive lawyers.
In simple terms: Law must be understandable for people.
Key Takeaway
Demand clearer legal language.
Themes
law
justice
accessibility
Mood
frustrated
concerned
Type
political
critical
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- legal education
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
constitutional law
judicial transparency
Questions to Reflect On
- How can courts make decisions more transparent?
- What role should plain language play in law?
A Different Perspective
Complex legal language can still obscure intent despite simplification.
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