Jul 22, 2019

In photos: John Paul Stevens lies in repose at the Supreme Court

Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Samuel Alito, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Chief Justice John Roberts participate in a moment of silence. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Pool/Getty Images

Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, who died last week at age 99, lied in repose at the court's building in Washington on Monday, prompting visits from the current justices, more than 80 of his former clerks, and President Trump and first lady Melania Trump.

Details: Stevens was the 3rd-longest-serving member of the Supreme Court before his 2010 retirement. He will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery in a private ceremony.

Members of the U.S. Supreme Court police serve as pallbearers to carry the casket of the late Associate Justice John Paul Stevens up the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images

Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images

Family members of the late Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens arrive. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Pool/Getty Images

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Pool/Getty Images

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