The public can pay respects to the late Justice John Paul Stevens on Monday, when he will lie in repose at the Supreme Court.
A private ceremony will be held earlier in the morning before the doors are opened to the public about 10:30 a.m., according to a Supreme Court press release.
Stevens’ private funeral will be held the next day at Arlington National Cemetery.
Stevens died this week in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, of complications from a stroke. His daughters were by his side, according to a statement from the Supreme Court.
Stevens served on the high court for nearly 35 years before retiring in 2010 when he was 90, making him the third-longest-serving justice in the history of the court.
Stevens was nominated by President Ford in 1975 and confirmed 98-0 by the Senate.
Although he had a conservative record as a federal appeals court judge, he became a more moderate vote during his later years and tended to side with the liberal wing of the court, especially on LGBT issues and women’s rights.
• Alex Swoyer can be reached at aswoyer@washingtontimes.com.
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