Federal judge, civil rights icon Damon Keith dies at age 96

[UrbScotty]

Source: Detroit Free Press

Damon J. Keith, the federal judge whose rulings in a string of high-profile cases over three decades catapulted him to the status of national civil rights icon, has died.

He was 96.

Keith, a grandson of slaves who rose from humble beginnings in Detroit to become an internationally-revered champion for justice and a much-loved father-figure who launched countless legal careers, died early Sunday morning.

Lawyers and legal scholars from all over the nation were drawn to his Detroit chambers, a place adorned with photos of the many famous people whose lives he touched, including Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela and President Barack Obama.

Read more: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2019/04/28/damon-keith-district-judge-civil-rights-icon/3608409002/

[Faygo Kid]

1. One of the greatest citizens, judges, Americans and human beings ever. DU, take note!

I was privileged to meet this kind, caring soul.

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[Polybius]

2. Would have been a great SC Justice

RIP.

[BumRushDaShow]

3. Wow.

Haven't heard his name mentioned in a long time. Was surprised he was still with us.

R.I.P.