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Charles Evans Hughes  

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  • Charles Evans Hughes (1862–1948) served on the Supreme Court twice during his career, the second time as chief justice. He generally supported relatively broad protections for First Amendment freedoms and left a legacy of judicial integrity and strong leadership that helped preserve judicial independence in a time of crisis. [Source: Encyclopedia of the First Amendment; Hughes, Charles Evans]

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