ACLJ says Chief Justice Rehnquist Served the Nation With Honor and Integrity

May 23, 2011

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September 4, 2005

(Washington, DC) The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), focusing on constitutional law said today that Chief Justice William Rehnquist served the nation with distinction approaching each case with honor and integrity. 

We are saddened by the death of Chief Justice Rehnquist whose tenure leaves an indelible mark on the legal and cultural landscape of this nation, said Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ, who argues regularly before the high court and appeared often before the Chief Justice.  The Chief Justice served this country with distinction and his tenure as Chief Justice will be remembered for its precision and order.  The Chief Justice embraced the political and cultural issues of the day and sought to bring a constitutional understanding that was consistent with the framers of the Constitution.  Chief Justice Rehnquist approached each case with honor and integrity a hallmark of a Chief Justice that will certainly contribute to his lasting legacy on the court.

In key precedent-setting decisions argued by Sekulow at the high court, Rehnquist agreed with the ACLJs position in numerous cases including the distribution of religious materials at airports, the creation of student-led Bible clubs on public school campuses, the ability for religious organizations to use public school facilities after hours, the protection of the First Amendment rights for pro-life demonstrators, and ensuring that minors could exercise their First Amendment rights by participating in political campaigns.

Chief Justice Rehnquist clearly understood the importance of the First Amendment protections outlined in the Constitution, said Sekulow.  His death marks the end of a historic era that spanned decades and saw the high court tackle many of the most significant cultural and political issues of the day.  He will be truly missed.

Led by Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow, the American Center for Law and Justice is based in Washington, D.C.