Justice John Paul Stevens at the University of Chicago

A Public Discussion with Justice John Paul Stevens, AB'41

The College-sponsored event coincided with the launch of Stevens' new Supreme Court memoir, Five Chiefs. Dennis Hutchinson, the William Rainey Harper Professor in the College and director of the College's Law, Letters and Society, led a public discussion with the esteemed jurist that spanned topics ranging from gun control to judicial confirmation hearings.

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The College's Law, Letters and Society program co-sponsored the event, along with the office of University Communications and the Global Voices Lecture Series at International House.

Provost Thomas F. Rosenbaum introduced Stevens as "one of the most accomplished and respected alumni in the history of the College at the University of Chicago," noting that Stevens grew up in Hyde Park, just around the corner from International House. "We are proud and honored to have Justice Stevens with us this evening," Rosenbaum said.

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