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What was Stevens' stance on civil liberties, as evidenced by his tenure on the Supreme Court?
Generally against
Mixed/Varied
Generally in favor
No public stance
Answer
Stevens was generally in favor of civil liberties during his time on the Supreme Court. He believed that the government should not interfere with the rights of individuals, and he voted to uphold the rights of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to privacy.
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