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Traditionally, Justices do not speak out publicly on issues that may come before them in court, but Fortas' purpose was not deflected by the precedent. He even overcame an ingrained dislike of the press to grant at least two interviews to explain his position further; this week he will...
Intellect & Influence. Whether as public servant or private counsel, Fortas has never been an easy, friendly man. In his hugely successful Washington law firm of Arnold, Fortas & Porter, his younger associates found him machinelike, testy and hardboiled. Said one when asked for a brief description: "Unpleasant." Then the man reconsidered...
His high-powered intellect, combined with a legendary ability as a problem-fixer and a penchant for never repeating a confidence made Lawyer Fortas one of Washington's most influential private citizens long before his court appointment. It also made him a trusted adviser of President Johnson on everything...
Violin Drawback. Fortas' move did not mean any loss of influence with the President. Johnson has continued to consult him almost daily on everything from speeches to major policy decisions. And Fortas' lawyer wife Carolyn (they have no children) is also a Johnson favorite. Though many of his...
With such a background, Fortas has inevitably become a member of the court's so-called activist majority. He has already staked out juvenile law as an area of special expertise and authored the court's important Gault decision, which extended constitutional rights to young offenders. His compelling...