Justices Wrestled With Court’s Power in Landmark Abortion Case, Papers Show

Private papers of Justice John Paul Stevens released by the Library of Congress

provide a panoramic inside look at the justices at work on thousands of cases, including Bush v. Gore and the 1992 abortion case, Planned Parenthood v. Casey.

The papers are studded with candid and occasionally caustic remarks, sometimes echoing current concerns about the court’s power and authority.

See also the Library of Congress release, which includes information on “How to Conduct Research in the Manuscript Division.”