And any tribunal, whether judge or jury, that attempts to try these issues, has no more moral right to be swerved from the line of justice, by the will of a legislature, than by the will of any other body of men whatever.
He argues that any tribunal must adhere to justice, regardless of legislative pressure, underscoring the moral obligation of jurors and judges.
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