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On the recordJune 6, 2026
“Our founders certainly expected there would be vigorous political debate in a free society, but they were concerned political factions, if unchecked, could tear the republic apart, especially during periods of hyper polarization. This is why they made the judiciary a co-equal branch of government – to check the excesses of the legislative and executive branches when it occurs,” said Peters.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Commencement address at Wayne State University Law School

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