FAQ About Thurgood Marshall
Did Thurgood Marshall write any influential opinions as a Supreme Court Justice?
Yes, Thurgood Marshall wrote several influential opinions during his time on the Supreme Court. Noteworthy among them was his opinion in Stanley v. Illinois (1972), which strengthened parental rights, and his concurring opinion in Furman v. Georgia (1972), arguing against the death penalty's arbitrary application. His opinions frequently underscored his commitment to civil rights, individual liberties, and social justice.
