Justice Hugo L. Black, (1886-1971) US Supreme Court Justice Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Justice Hugo L. Black Quote “... any broad unlimited power to hold laws unconstitutional because they offend what this Court conceives to be the ‘conscience of our people’ ... was not given by the Framers, but rather has been bestowed on the Court by the Court.”Justice Hugo L. Black ~ Justice Hugo L. Black (1886-1971) US Supreme Court Justice Power , Constitution , Offense , Conscience , Usurpation Ratings and Comments 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 5/29/12 wow, not shooting the messenger, YES. The court now is so anti-law, when they get one almost right it is big news. Reply J Carlton, Calgary 5/29/12 bestowed on the Court by the Court...so much for checks and balances... Reply jim k, Austin, Tx 5/29/12 The next election is crucial in that the next president will probably pick at least two Supreme Court justices, maybe three. If the "Annointed One" does it, we're sunk.The "O" has got to go. Reply E Archer, NYC 5/30/12 The conscience of the People is reserved by the people, and to be exercised in the jury box, ballot box, and ultimately the cartridge box. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Justice Hugo L. Black quote is found in these categories: Power quotes Constitution quotes Offense quotes Conscience quotes Usurpation quotes About Justice Hugo L. Black Bio of Justice Hugo L. Black Quotations by Justice Hugo L. Black Books by/about Justice Hugo L. Black Justice Hugo L. Black videos Justice Hugo L. Black on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Justice Hugo L. Black