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The Sixth Amendment secures to persons charged with crime the right to be tried by an impartial jury reflecting a fair cross-section of the community.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The Sixth Amendment ensures a fair trial for the accused by guaranteeing a jury that represents the community.
This quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg highlights the importance of the Sixth Amendment in the U.S. Constitution, which safeguards the right of individuals charged with crimes to have a fair trial. It emphasizes that juries must be impartial and reflective of the diverse society in which we live, ensuring that justice is not only done but seen to be done.
Themes
Sixth AmendmentRight To TrialImpartial JuryJusticeFairness
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on civil rights, one could quote this to emphasize the importance of due process.
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