WaPo The Daily 202: John Paul Stevens, dead at 99, leaves a legacy of checking presidential power. Will it endure?
History is more likely to remember the bow-tied Stevens as a bulwark against presidential power during his 35 years on the Supreme Court, a legacy that’s particularly salient against the backdrop of President Trump’s escalating efforts to thwart congressional oversight and resist subpoenas with expansive claims of executive privilege.
A fascinating look at the life of a legal giant, whose opinions on presidential power are particularly relevant in today’s environment.