John Paul Stevens
John Paul Stevens served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1975 to 2010, known for his pragmatic approach to the law and his strong support for civil rights, governmental transparency, and limitations on executive power.
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Kagan was nominated to the bench in 2010 to succeed retiring Justice John Paul Stevens.
Roberts and Kagan prepare for another showdown on executive power
United States· 2025-12-05
Justice John Paul Stevens wrote separately in dissent regarding the flag burning case.
Donald Trump vs. Antonin Scalia on burning the American flagUnited States· 2025-08-26
The late Supreme Court justice John Paul Stevens wrote in a 2000 ruling on a bubble-zone law.
The right to speak and the right not to listen
Canada· 2025-05-21
Justice John Paul Stevens commented on the potential impact of judicial decisions in a 2011 interview.
Read a Federal Appeals Panel’s Sharp Rebuke of the Trump AdministrationUnited States· 2025-04-18
John Paul Stevens was a Supreme Court Justice who expressed skepticism about special treatment for lawyers in litigation.
What John Roberts learned during his formative year as a Supreme Court clerkUnited States· 2025-03-04
