John Paul Stevens Quotes

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

Society, Past, Practice

The government must pursue a course of complete neutrality toward religion.
John Paul Stevens

Religion, Government, Toward

It is not our job to apply laws that have not yet been written.
John Paul Stevens

Job, Written, Laws

They may not be conscripted against their will as the foot soldiers in a federal crusade.
John Paul Stevens

May, Against, Soldiers

To make a coverage decision, doesn't one have to make a medical judgment?
John Paul Stevens

Medical, Decision, Judgment

Although NFL teams have common interests such as promoting the NFL brand, they are still separate, profit-making entities, and their interests in licensing team trademarks are not necessarily aligned.
John Paul Stevens

Team, Common, Interests

To show a 'well-founded fear of persecution,' an alien need not prove that it is more likely than not that he or she will be persecuted in his or her home country.
John Paul Stevens

Home, Fear, Country

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Type: Judge

Born: April 14, 1920

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