Justice Stephen Breyer says he will retire Thursday, setting the stage for Ketanji Brown Jackson to take over as the next member of the Supreme Court.
In a letter to President Joe Biden, Breyer said it had been his"great honor" to participate as a judge in the"effort to maintain our Constitution and the Rule of Law."He said that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is prepared to"take the prescribed oaths" to begin her service as the 116th member of the court.ReplayMore Videos ...MUST WATCH
Judge Jackson in remarks: I am the dream of the slave 02:17The fact that the court will issue final opinions and orders on the same day reflects a more expedited timeline than past terms. It suggests that the justices -- who have been subject to death threats since the release of a draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade are eager for the momentous and divisive term to end as soon as possible. There are two big cases awaiting resolution concerning the environment and immigration.
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Justice Breyer to officially retire on ThursdaySupreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer announced he will officially retire at noon on Thursday.
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Justice Breyer to officially retire on ThursdaySupreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer announced he will officially retire at noon on Thursday.
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Justice Stephen Breyer to retire from Supreme Court on ThursdayBreyer said that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson 'is prepared to take the prescribed oaths' to succeed him.
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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire Thursday: 'It has been my great honor'His announcement came after the Supreme Court made it known that it will issue its final opinions of the term Thursday morning.
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