Charles Sumner: “And in proportion to the opposition which it encounters from…”

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And in proportion to the opposition which it encounters from prejudices of society will the Court brace themselves to this task.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the resilience of the Court in facing societal prejudices.

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Charles Sumner: “And in proportion to the opposition which it encounters from prejudices of society will the Court brace themselves to…”