Stephen Breyer

Stephen Breyer Says Politics Don’t Influence Supreme Court Decisions

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Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer on Sunday said politics do not play a role in the high court’s decisions, while noting that public opinion “rarely” sways justices. In an interview with ABC’s “This Week,” Breyer was asked to assess whether the current makeup of the court reflects the bitter divisions in the U.S. political … Read more

Breyer Signals Support For Age Limits On SCOTUS Justices

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Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer indicated support on Sunday for age and term limits on the high court’s justices, saying he does not believe it is harmful to impose such rules given the impact of the current standard’s lifetime appointment. The retired liberal justice sat down with Kristen Welker on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” … Read more