Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Discusses Legal Pragmatism
Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer criticized the reversal of Roe v. Wade, stating it was driven by judges' personal beliefs rather than consideration of the law's broader context.
Breyer made these comments during a symposium at Harvard Law School, which was part of a conference on judicial review hosted by the Harvard Law Review and Texas A&M University Center on the Structural Constitution.
The reversal of Roe v. Wade is an example of a decision driven by judges' personal beliefs rather than consideration of the law's broader context.
Breyer compared different methods of legal interpretation, emphasizing the importance of considering the law's context.
Author's summary: Breyer critiques Roe v. Wade reversal at HLS symposium.