United States v. United Mine Workers of America

This case became a cause célebre the moment it began. No good purpose can be served by ignoring that obvious fact. But it cannot affect our judgment save only perhaps to steel us, if that were necessary, to the essential and accustomed behavior of judges.1 In all cases great or small this must be to render judgment evenly and dispassionately according to law, as each is given understanding to ascertain and apply it.

*343No man or group is above the law. Nor is any beyond its protection. In re Yamashita, 327 U. S. 1, dissenting opinion, 41. These truths apply equally to the Government. When its…