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Quotation from Obergefell v. Hodges by Supreme Court of the United States
“Since well before 1787, liberty has been understood as freedom from government action, not entitlement to government benefits.”
Obergefell v. Hodges, Dissent of Justice Thomas, introduction (U.S. Reports text (Legal Information Institute))
Justice Thomas states the understanding of liberty that frames his reading of the Due Process Clause.
Citation: "Since well before 1787, liberty has been understood as freedom from government action, not entitlement to government benefits." — Supreme Court of the United States, Obergefell v. Hodges, Dissent of Justice Thomas, introduction (U.S. Reports text (Legal Information Institute)). (id obergefell-v-hodges-q5)
Portrait: Anthony Kennedy official SCOTUS portrait, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States, Public domain.
