It almost seems I was writing two separate books, the first one about the time before I went on the court and the second one about the many, many terms I was on the court. — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
When the commission finds that a pig has entered the parlor, the exercise of its regulatory power does not depend on proof that the… — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
The practice of executing such offenders is a relic of the past and is inconsistent with evolving standards of decency in a civilized society. — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
As a matter of constitutional tradition, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we presume that governmental regulation of the content of speech… — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
I announced my dissent in the Citizens United orally, and I stumbled in my announcement. I had a little difficulty expressing myself. And that… — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
Public officials, including state legislators, have a duty to act impartially. — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
District of Columbia v. Heller, which recognized an individual right to possess a firearm under the Constitution, is unquestionably the most clearly incorrect decision… — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
After all, a district judge who gives harsh sentences to Yankees fans and lenient sentences to Red Sox fans would not be acting reasonably… — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
All I can say is I did the best I could, and I didn't do well enough on many occasions. — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
It almost seems I was writing two separate books, the first one about the time before I went on the court and the second… — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
One thing, however, is certain. Although we may never know with complete certainty the identity of the winner of this year's presidential election, the… — John Paul Stevens Copy Share Image
