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