“The U.S. Supreme Court’s History as a Regressive Institution” – Benjamin N. Cardozo Lecture by Hon. Jed S. Rakoff

Judge Jed Rakoff addresses why throughout its history the Supreme Court has typically been the most conservative of the three branches of U.S. government. This Lecture series is inspired by the legacy of Benjamin N. Cardozo and his love for the law, passion for justice and sympathy for humanity.

Welcome:
Muhammad U. Faridi, President, New York City Bar Association
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Introduction:
Honorable Raymond Lohier, Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
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Lecture Given By:
Honorable Jed S. Rakoff, Senior Judge, United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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