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Jury nullification occupies a paradoxical position within the American legal system. At once a symbol of democratic freedom and a source of judicial contention, it arises when a jury, guided by its moral compass, refuses to convict a defendant despite clear evidence of legal guilt. This act, though not formally enshrined in law, has roots in the common law tradition inherited from England and has persisted as a uniquely American expression of civil liberty and resistance to government overreach. 

This article explores the history, legal underpinnings, and implications of jury nullification in the United States. It argues that jury nullification is not merely a legal anomaly but a time-honored American tradition, woven into the fabric of the nation's democratic and constitutional ideals.