Constitution Quote by Thomas Hardiman
“Our role as judges is to interpret the law.”
About This Quote
Source Court opinion, United States District Court, 2015
Judges' role is to apply and explain legal statutes, not to create law.
In simple terms: Judges interpret law.
Focus on statutory interpretation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- civil litigation
- criminal trials
- administrative hearings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should judges consider policy outcomes?
- How to balance fidelity to text with fairness?
Strict interpretation may ignore evolving societal values.