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 an event 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.
He compared different methods of legal interpretation, emphasizing the importance of considering the law's context.
This discussion highlighted the significance of legal pragmatism in judicial decision-making.
Author's summary: Breyer criticizes Roe v. Wade reversal at HLS symposium.