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IN RECOGNITION OF THE HARLAN BIBLE DONATION TO CONGRESS
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HON. MIKE JOHNSON
of louisiana
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the good work and friendship of the American Judicial Alliance. AJA and its founder, Judge Darrell White, have been working tirelessly to introduce the tradition of the Harlan Bible by donating these Bibles to our nation's courtrooms and institutions, including to this chamber. Justice John Marshall Harlan set this precedent by donating his very own Bible to the Supreme Court back in 1906, and since then, every justice has signed this Bible after taking the oath of office.
Justice Harlan is probably best known for being the ``Great Dissenter'' and specifically for his role as the lone dissenter in Plessy v. Ferguson's unjust `separate but equal' precedent. His personal transformation made him an impassioned supporter for civil rights during his 34 years on the Court.
It was Justice Harlan who stated: ``Our constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens. In respect of civil rights, all citizens are equal before the law.''
By donating these Harlan Bibles, AJA is honoring the legacy of Justice Harlan's fight for justice, recognizing that our inalienable rights come directly from our Creator, and restoring faith in our Nation's courtrooms. May God continue to bless the American Judicial Alliance as it endeavors to share the Harlan Bible and its important message of justice, mercy, and faith to the American people.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 215
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