Today in Supreme Court History: May 24, 1870

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Today in Supreme Court History: May 24, 1870

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On May 24, 1870, Justice Benjamin Cardozo was born. He is known for his significant contributions to American law and jurisprudence. Cardozo's legacy continues to influence legal thought today.

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▪Justice Benjamin Cardozo was born on May 24, 1870.
▪He made substantial contributions to American law.
▪Cardozo's influence on legal thought remains significant.

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Politics Today in Supreme Court History: May 24, 1870 Josh Blackman | 5.24.2026 7:00 AM 5/24/1870: Justice Benjamin Cardozo's birthday. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-8053027 size-medium" src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2020/03/1932-Cardozo-1-214x300.jpg" alt="" width="214" height="300" srcset="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2020/03/1932-Cardozo-1-214x300.jpg 214w, https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2020/03/1932-Cardozo-1.jpg 548w" sizes="(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px" />Justice Benjamin Cardozo

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