- The Washington Times - Thursday, July 18, 2019

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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