March 29, 2024
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire
WASHINGTON - Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer announced his retirement on Wednesday, giving President Biden a prized nomination to the high court early in his White House tenure.

Justice Breyer, 83, was appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1994 and has been a staunch member of the court’s liberal wing. His successor, being appointed by Biden, won’t change the balance of the 6-3 conservative majority.

Justice Breyer has served on the Supreme Court for about 28 years before announcing his retirement, after a public pressure campaign was championed by progressives.

Liberal advocacy groups have been urging him to retire so Biden could nominate a younger appointee who could be on the bench for years, the Washington Times reported.

President Biden has promised to appoint a Black woman should a vacancy arise during his presidency.

Justice Breyer’s successor, however, will need to secure the backing of moderate Democrats within the evenly split Senate for confirmation.
Story Date: January 27, 2022
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