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Mighty Ira

There were three ordinancesthat the town of Skokie passedand went into court to try to...

[whistles] There were three ordinances
that the town of Skokie passed
and went into court to try to enforce
which was what started the case

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There were three ordinances that the town of Skokie passed and went into court
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to try to enforce which was what started the case.
Duration
8 seconds
Views
23
Timestamp in Movie
00:49:05
Uploaded
May 26, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
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Movie Summary

Ira is one of America's unsung champions of civil rights and liberties. As his generation retires from the barricades, Ira reminisces on his life at the forefront of defending the rights of all Americans.
We're comfortable with the ordinances and we feel that they are valid. - Mighty Ira 00:04
We're comfortable with the ordinances and we feel that ...
The permit ordinance which has the $350,000 insurance provision - Mighty Ira 00:11
The permit ordinance which has the $350,000 insurance provis...
If you allow the government to impose such an insurance bond requirement for anybody, - Mighty Ira 00:08
If you allow the government to impose such an insurance bond...
One, I think was a... an ordinance that banned people from marching in uniforms, - Mighty Ira 00:13
One, I think was a... an ordinance that banned people from m...
There were three lawsuits all together - Mighty Ira 00:07
There were three lawsuits all together
A national organization espousing Nazi doctrine won an important legal victory - Mighty Ira 00:07
A national organization espousing Nazi doctrine won an impor...
[Ira] Ultimately, we won the Skokie case in every court - Mighty Ira 00:14
[Ira] Ultimately, we won the Skokie case in every court
Well, I said it's over, you know, the Supreme Court has made it clear, - Mighty Ira 00:07
Well, I said it's over, you know, the Supreme Court has...
And on the contrary, at that point, it became a national phenomenon. - Mighty Ira 00:06
And on the contrary, at that point, it became a national phe...
President Carter was asked about the case during one of his presidential briefings. - Mighty Ira 00:06
President Carter was asked about the case during one of his ...
The President deplores Nazi activity in Skokie, Illinois, - Mighty Ira 00:07
The President deplores Nazi activity in Skokie, Illinois,
[upbeat music playing] - Mighty Ira 00:06
[upbeat music playing]
He invited me to talk about Skokie. - Mighty Ira 00:04
He invited me to talk about Skokie.
People in Skokie have relatives who died in ovens, mothers, brothers, children, - Mighty Ira 00:14
People in Skokie have relatives who died in ovens, mothers, ...
Well, steps forward, the ACLU steps forward, an American lawyer, - Mighty Ira 00:08
Well, steps forward, the ACLU steps forward, an American law...
I suspect that's probably one of the reasons I have stepped forward - Mighty Ira 00:11
I suspect that's probably one of the reasons I have ste...
Later, referred it to as one of his most important broadcasts. - Mighty Ira 00:05
Later, referred it to as one of his most important broadcast...
I guess I want to know why are you concerned, - Mighty Ira 00:08
I guess I want to know why are you concerned,
What we're concerned about is that what is... what is sauce for the goose today - Mighty Ira 00:08
What we're concerned about is that what is... what is s...
What we will do to one group that we hate today, can be... be done so easily tomorrow - Mighty Ira 00:07
What we will do to one group that we hate today, can be... b...