Inside Look: Justice Stevens's Private Papers Reveal Supreme Court Secrets.
The Library of Congress has released the private papers of Justice John Paul Stevens, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the Supreme Court's work on thousands of cases, including landmark decisions on abortion and the 2000 election. The papers contain candid and occasionally caustic remarks, sometimes echoing current concerns about the court's power and authority. The release includes Justice Anthony M. Kennedy's "late-night musings" on Roe v. Wade, as well as memos from the Bush v. Gore decision. The remaining parts of Justice Stevens's papers are scheduled to be released in 2030.