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Earl Warren

Earl Warren was an influential American jurist who served as the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1953 to 1969. He is best known for leading landmark decisions that expanded civil rights and individual freedoms, such as ruling that segregation in schools was unconstitutional (Brown v. Board of Education). Before this, he was the Governor of California and a federal prosecutor. Warren’s leadership helped shape modern American law, emphasizing equality and justice. His tenure was marked by a commitment to ensuring laws protect everyone’s rights, making him a pivotal figure in U.S. legal history.