by Derek Monson | Nov 11, 2022
He graduated from BYU. Then he battled FDR’s New Deal on the bench — 100 years later, his legacy still matters Written by Derek Monson Originally published by Deseret News. George Sutherland was in the mood for comedy. Penning a commencement address for Brigham...
by Derek Monson | Oct 28, 2022
5 consequential Supreme Court decisions written by George Sutherland Written by Derek Monson During his time as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, George Sutherland was a prolific producer of judicial opinions, especially majority opinions. Of the 320...
by Derek Monson | Oct 26, 2022
George Sutherland’s defense of American democracy Written by Derek Monson Various institutions of American democracy – Congress, the Supreme Court, elections, etc. – have been heavily criticized in recent years. Some voices call for reform of these institutions to...
by Derek Monson | Oct 18, 2022
George Sutherland’s judicial confirmation Written by Derek Monson In September 1922, George Sutherland was in London, England awaiting a ship back to America after representing the United States in an arbitration with Norway during six weeks of arguments at The...
by Derek Monson | Oct 14, 2022
“Living voice of the Constitution”: George Sutherland as an elected official Written by Derek Monson George Sutherland served as an elected official for a total of 18 years – four years as a member of the Utah Senate (1896-1900), two years as the state’s lone member...
