Alexander Hamilton said "The interpretation of the laws is the proper and peculiar province of the courts." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 27, 1788

The interpretation of the laws is the proper and peculiar province of the courts.

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Federalist · New York

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Discussing the role of the judiciary.

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