In theory, justice is blind. In reality, it often sees status, wealth, and power. From the 1979 courtroom drama
The phrase promises that justice is not a commodity. Yet, in the United States, the quality of a defense is often directly proportional to the depth of one’s wallet. The Brennan Center for Justice estimates that 90% of criminal defendants cannot afford private counsel, relying on overworked public defenders who handle hundreds of cases at a time. If justice is for all , it cannot be auctioned to the highest bidder. And Justice For All
In 1979, director Norman Jewison and actor Al Pacino gave the phrase a cynical, biting edge in the film ...And Justice for All . In theory, justice is blind
starring Al Pacino to modern-day discussions on systemic inequality, we are constantly reminded that "access to justice" is not a universal reality. The Systemic Gap Yet, in the United States, the quality of