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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.

The reversal of Roe v. Wade is an example of a decision driven by judges' personal beliefs.

During a discussion at Harvard Law School, Breyer compared different methods of legal interpretation as part of a conference on judicial review.

Author's summary: Justice Breyer critiques Roe v. Wade reversal.

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