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

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

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

- John Paul Stevens

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

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

- John Paul Stevens

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

- John Paul Stevens

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

- John Paul Stevens