“When the commission finds that a pig has entered the parlor, the exercise of its regulatory power does not depend on proof the pig is obscene.”
Quote by John Paul Stevens
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John Paul Stevens
John Paul Stevens was a distinguished figure in the United States legal system, serving as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1975 to 2010. He was known for his progressive views and his significant influence on the Court's decisions. more
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