Justice Stevens stood firmly for the rule of law , his former law clerk says . Robert Schapiro says Stevens held presidents to account , said they were not above the law . Justice Stevens pursued justice in all cases , great and small . Comment: Schapiro : The law requires standing up to presidents and standing up for the nameless .
Justice Stevens stood firmly for the rule of law , his former law clerk says . Robert Schapiro says Stevens held presidents to account , said they were not above the law . Comment: Schapiro : The law requires standing up to presidents and standing up for the nameless .