U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer described as "very, very, very wrong" the court's recent refusal to block a Texas law that has the effect of banning abortions in the state after about six weeks. "I wrote a dissent — and that's the way it works," he told NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg in an interview in Boston. • Read more at … [Read more...]
Progressives Want Justice Stephen Breyer To Retire. His Response? Not Yet | NPR
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has said he will retire on his own terms amid calls from progressives for him to step down from the court so President Biden can name a younger liberal to take his place. • Read more at https://n.pr/38Tye1Z ------------------------------------------------------ Follow NPR elsewhere, too: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npr/ • … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire, opening door for Biden appointment
Liberal justice will reportedly step down from the Supreme Court at the end of the current term, giving President Biden an opening to appoint a long-serving successor; the 'Outnumbered' panel reacts. #FoxNews Subscribe to Fox News! https://bit.ly/2vBUvAS Watch more Fox News Video: http://video.foxnews.com Watch Fox News Channel Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX News Channel … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire after this term
Liberal-leaning Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, who was appointed by President Clinton, is retiring at the end of his term in June. Kim Wehle, a professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law, joins "Red & Blue" to speak about the justice and what his retirement means. CBSN is CBS News’ 24/7 digital streaming news service featuring live, anchored coverage … [Read more...]
Breyer Warns Against Remaking The Court: ‘What Goes Around Comes Around’ | NPR
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has a warning to those who want to remake the court: Be careful what you wish for. In his new book, "The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics", Breyer argues that over time, public acceptance of Supreme Court opinions, even those you may disagree with, has become a habit — a hard-won habit that has fortified the rule of law … [Read more...]
A Look Into The Life And Legacy Of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced he will retire this summer after more than 27 years on the bench. NBC News’ Joshua Johnson is joined by Jeffrey Rosen the president and CEO of the National Constitution Center and professor at the George Washington University Law School to reflect upon Breyer's years on the high court. » Subscribe to NBC News: … [Read more...]
Justice Breyer announces retirement at the White House
Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement from the Supreme Court, in a short speech at the White House. President Biden joined Breyer in the Roosevelt Room, where he praised the retiring jurist as a "beacon of wisdom." #CNN #News latest News,Happening Now,CNN,Justice Breyer,Joe Biden,White House,Supreme Court,Inside Politics … [Read more...]
A look at Justice Stephen Breyer’s career and opinions on the bench
New reports Wednesday indicate Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire, raising questions about his replacement. President Joe Biden said he will wait for Breyer's formal announcement. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer cited the president's past words, indicating a desire to appoint America's first Black woman to the court. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said it's too … [Read more...]
Justice Breyer on ‘procedural decision’ behind Texas abortion law, politics on the bench
Justice Stephen Breyer heads into a new supreme court term soon, facing a docket of hot-button issues and pressure from progressives to retire. The court's senior liberal justice, Breyer joined Judy Woodruff to talk about his role and new book, "The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics." Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire, reports say | LiveNOW from FOX
Stephen Breyer, the oldest Supreme Court Justice, has reportedly decided to retire at the age of 83. Breyer was nominated by President Bill Clinton and began serving on the bench in 1994. It's not immediately clear when Breyer plans to officially step down. Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! https://www.youtube.com/livenow?sub_confirmation=1 Where to watch LiveNOW from FOX: … [Read more...]