Earl Warren quotes

Earl Warren was an influential American jurist and politician who served as the 14th Chief Justice of the United States from 1953 to 1969. Known for his transformative role in shaping American law, Warren is widely regarded as one of the most significant figures in the history of the Supreme Court. During his tenure, he led the Court in landmark decisions that addressed civil rights, criminal justice reform, and the separation of church and state. Earl Warren's legacy encompasses his instrumental role in desegregation, as seen in the historic Brown v. Board of Education ruling. His commitment to justice and equity made him an emblem of progressive ideals. Despite initial controversy, his leadership upheld the Constitution's core principles and expanded individual rights. Earl Warren's transformative impact continues to resonate in American law and society today.

If Nixon is not forced to turn over tapes of his conversations with the ring of men who were conversing on their violations of the law, then liberty will soon be dead in this nation.

- Earl Warren

Prior to any questioning, the person must be warned that he has a right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney, either retained or appointed.

- Earl Warren

To separate children from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely ever to be undone.

- Earl Warren

I always turn to the sports pages first, which records people's accomplishments. The front page has nothing but man's failures.

- Earl Warren

Liberty, not communism, is the most contagious force in the world.

- Earl Warren

There is no requirement that police stop a person who enters a police station and states that he wishes to confess a crime or a person who calls the police to offer a confession because volunteered statements of any kind are not barred by the 5th Amendment.

- Earl Warren