Judges are the weakest link in our system of justice, and they are also the most protected.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that judges, who are responsible for deciding cases in the justice system, are actually the weakest part of the system. However, they are also the most protected, meaning they have a lot of power and influence that shields them from being held accountable. The main idea is that the people who are supposed to ensure justice are not as strong or reliable as they should be, and they have special privileges that make it difficult to challenge their decisions.
About Alan Dershowitz
Alan Dershowitz is a renowned American lawyer and law professor known for his work in U.S. constitutional law and criminal law. He has taken on numerous high-profile and often controversial cases, representing clients such as Mike Tyson, Patty Hearst, and Jeffrey Epstein. Dershowitz is also a prolific author, with several books on politics, law, and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
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