Stephen Breyer
Stephen Breyer is a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, having served from 1994 until his retirement in 2022. Appointed by President Bill Clinton, Breyer was known for his pragmatic approach to the law, often advocating for a balanced interpretation of the Constitution that considered the real-world implications of judicial decisions. Throughout his tenure, he emphasized the importance of consensus and compromise in the Court, and he was a prominent voice in favor of civil rights, healthcare, and environmental protections. Breyer's judicial philosophy contrasted with that of his more ideologically rigid colleagues, and he played a key role in several landmark cases during his time on the Court.
Born on Aug 15, 1938 (87 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 289,085 | $21,000,000 | 18,341$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 289,085 | $21,000,000 | 18,341$ |
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United States:
Justice Stephen Breyer has been a regular attendee at the State of the Union.
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Justice Stephen Breyer, now retired, criticized Scalia’s interpretive approach and wrote his own books advocating a pragmatic method that considered evolving societal values and the consequences of decisions.
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United States:
Justices Stephen Breyer dissented in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health.
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United States:
Joining Justice Stephen Breyer in dissent were fellow liberals John Paul Stevens, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor.
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United States:
Barrett discussed the dissenting opinion written by former Justice Stephen Breyer.
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United States:
Kagan was joined by Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died in 2020, and Stephen Breyer, who retired in 2022.
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United States:
Justice Stephen Breyer had developed a reputation during nearly 28 years on the court.
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United States:
Stephen Breyer is a retired U.S. Supreme Court justice who was replaced by Ketanji Brown Jackson.
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France:
Stephen Breyer is mentioned as the brother of Judge Charles Breyer.
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United Kingdom:
Judge Breyer, the younger brother of former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, responded.
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