Arthur Garfield Hays

1881–1954 (age 73)

civil liberties attorney

Biography

Arthur Garfield Hays was a distinguished civil liberties attorney who lived from 1881 to 1954. He dedicated his legal career to defending fundamental freedoms and constitutional rights, becoming a prominent figure in the American civil liberties movement during the twentieth century.

Hays' work as a civil liberties advocate left an indelible mark on American jurisprudence and the ongoing struggle for individual rights. He was laid to rest in Beth El Cemetery, where his memory is honored as that of a courageous legal pioneer who stood for justice and freedom.

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