The Leadership Conference Statement on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Stevens

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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WASHINGTON – Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement on the passing of retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens:

“Justice John Paul Stevens served his country bravely, in uniform, and independently, as a jurist. He left an indelible mark on American jurisprudence – sometimes in the majority, and sometimes in the minority, authoring fiery dissents. He served as a voice of fairness and demonstrated a deep respect for the rule of law and civil rights. Appointed by a Republican president, Justice Stevens’ tenure reminds us that a judge’s duty is not to a political party, but to the Constitution. Our thoughts are with his family, and with the many who have been touched by his lifetime of service.”

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is a coalition charged by its diverse membership of more than 200 national organizations to promote and protect the rights of all persons in the United States. The Leadership Conference works toward an America as good as its ideals. For more information on The Leadership Conference and its member organizations, visit www.civilrights.org.