In memory of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, who died Tuesday night at 99, President Trump ordered the American flag flown at half-staff at the White House and other government facilities. Stevens died as a result of “complications following a stroke he suffered on July 15, according to the Supreme Court. FLASHBACK: JOHN PAUL STEVENS REVEALS HE DECIDED TO RETIRE FROM SUPREME COURT AFTER MINI-STROKE WHILE GIVING DISSENTAs a federal appeals court judge in Chicago, Stevens was considered a moderate when Republican President Gerald Ford nominated him. On the Supreme Court he became known as an independent thinker and a voice for ordinary people against powerful interests. Stevens served more than twice the average tenure for a justice.

Source: Fox News July 17, 2019 18:18 UTC