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 .
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 . Stevens believed everyone , regardless of means , should have access to courts , he says . Schapiro : The law requires standing up to presidents and standing up for the nameless .