Justice Clarence Thomas: "I think we are in danger of destroying the institutions that are required for a free society. You can't have a civil society, a free society without a stable legal system...There was such a belief in the rule of law, belief in the Court…look where we are. Now that trust or that belief is gone forever." "I do think what happened at the Court is … [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...]
Pete Williams: Justice Breyer Marked By Belief That The Court ‘Must Be Practical’
Pete Williams discusses Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s legacy, as Breyer plans to retire at the end of his term. Breyer is marked by his belief that the Court "has to be practical." » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Reportedly Set to Retire
Anne Makovec reports on reports Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is going to retire (1-25-2022) KPIX 5 News Mid-day,San Francisco,U.S. Supreme Court,Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer,retirement,vacancy,SCOTUS … [Read more...]
Jen Psaki holds briefing amid reports Justice Stephen Breyer will retire | full video
White House press secretary Jen Psaki held her daily briefing on Wednesday amid reports that Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire. Psaki addressed questions about President Biden's opportunity to replace the liberal justice, who served on the bench for nearly 28 years. #news #livenews CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news … [Read more...]
Harris and Pence address Roe v. Wade, SCOTUS nomination
WATCH THE FULL DEBATE: https://bit.ly/3llqoSU “I will always fight for a woman's right to make a decision about her own body. It should be her decision and not that of Donald Trump and Vice President Michael Pence," said Sen. Kamala Harris. Live Updates: https://abcn.ws/34ynunk SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News … [Read more...]
Roe v. Wade: A Legal History [Full Documentary]
As one of the most consequential decisions in the history of the Supreme Court, Roe v. Wade articulated the right to abortion as a fundamental right. Though it is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, the concept of a fundamental right to privacy played a key role in the arguments. Where did this landmark case originate, why was the opinion framed the way it was, and … [Read more...]
Future of Roe v. Wade after Texas abortion law
ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with ABC News’ Devin Dwyer about the impact of the Texas abortion law and what the Supreme Court’s decision could mean for abortion rights nationwide. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7 EST & 9 EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream: https://bit.ly/3rzBHum SUBSCRIBE to ABC News: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC … [Read more...]
Good Question: How Could Minnesota Be Impacted If Roe Vs. Wade Was Overturned?
Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding a Mississippi law that would ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The outcome could affect the groundbreaking Roe vs. Wade case. Good Question,Abortion,Women's Rights,Roe Vs. Wade,David Schultz,Mississippi,SCOTUS,US Supreme Court … [Read more...]
Roe v Wade: Could the US Supreme Court overturn landmark abortion rights case?
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in Dobbs vs Jackson Women’s Health Organization on Wednesday, a case that could potentially unravel abortion protections across the country. Justices are considering the constitutionality of Mississippi’s Gestational Age Act, passed by the state legislature in 2018, but later overturned in federal court. The act outlaws abortion … [Read more...]