Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens made some strong statements against the death penalty recently while in Chicago at a Bar function for the Seventh Circuit. During his remarks, Justice Stevens indicated that he feels the death penalty is constitutional but that the country would be much better off without it. Justice Stevens is one justice who has made particular comments on the execution of juveniles in the past. He will be a crucial vote in the execution of minors case which is currently before the Court.

Justice Stevens Says Country Can Do Without Death Penalty