Stay Tuned with Preet Why Good Laws Aren’t Enough (with Martha Minow)
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Aug 14, 2025 Martha Minow, former dean of Harvard Law School and a distinguished expert in constitutional law, dives into the nuances of justice in a rapidly changing world. She questions the erosion of public trust in legal systems and highlights the pitfalls of outcome-driven thinking. The conversation explores the balance between forgiveness and justice, particularly in political climates that challenge institutional integrity. Minow also discusses how the legal community can respond to rising political attacks and the need for greater civic education.
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Justice As An Ongoing Endeavor
- Justice is a continual direction we strive for rather than a fixed destination.
- It combines the right to be heard, a pursuit of truth, and accountability matched to consequences.
People Realize Law
- Laws matter only if people believe in and act on them; people bring law to life.
- Skilled, ethical practitioners matter more than perfect rules because bad rules plus good actors still cause injustice.
High-Profile Cases Skew Perceptions
- News incentives and collapsed local reporting distort public perception toward extreme, high-profile cases.
- That skew reduces perceived legitimacy because ordinary, steady justice work goes unseen.
