In the wake of postSeptember 11 civil liberty challenges. Circuit Judge Keith. ruled in Detroit Free Press v. Ashcroft (2002) that the absolute closure of deportation hearings in "911 special interest" cases was unconstitutional. thereby ensuring openness in government proceedings. Judge Keith is widely revered. having received numerous honors and awards. including: the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peoples highest award. the Springarn Medal. in 1974. the American Bar Associations Thurgood Marshall Award in 1997. the Edward J. Devitt Award for Distinguished Service to Justice in 1998. presented by a panel comprised of a United States Supreme Court Justice. a federal circuit court judge. and a federal district court judge. and honorary degrees from Harvard University.
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