Supreme Court blocks Gitmo detainee’s search for testimony about CIA torture - Roll Call The Supreme Court has blocked testimony about CIA torture programs sought by Guantanamo Bay detainee Abu Zubaydah. Roll Call · Mar 3, 2022
Commentary: The consequential — and inconsequential — nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson Since Justice Stephen G. Breyer announced his retirement from the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson assumed the front-runner’s position to replace him. On Friday morning President Joe Biden named her his nominee, and if confirmed she will become the first Black woman on the court. Los Angeles Times · Mar 1, 2022
Ketanji Jackson is a favorite for Biden's historic Supreme Court pick WASHINGTON — U.S. Appeals Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the front-runner for a historic Supreme Court nomination, graduated with high honors from Harvard College, was an editor of the Harvard Law Review and a law clerk for Justice Stephen G. Breyer. Los Angeles Times · Feb 2, 2022
Editorial: On Biden’s promise to appoint the first Black woman to the Supreme Court: It’s about time President Joe Biden had an opportunity last week to wriggle out of his campaign promise to appoint a Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court. Standing alongside Justice Stephen G. Breyer, who announced his plan to retire at the end of the current court session in June, Biden said he… Los Angeles Times · Feb 1, 2022
California’s Leondra Kruger emerges as contender for U.S. Supreme Court SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Los Angeles County native and California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger’s resume spans the nation’s top universities, elite law firms and the federal Department of Justice. Los Angeles Times · Jan 30, 2022
Supreme Court justices honor Breyer after retirement announcement The justices commended Breyer, referring to him as a great jurist and a friend. Axios · Jan 28, 2022
Jackie Calmes: Breyer's retirement gives Democrats a chance to confirm a new justice — and for a political reboot Better late than never came the news on Wednesday that Justice Stephen G. Breyer will retire after the Supreme Court's term ends in June, and before the midterm election that could restore Mitch McConnell and his fellow Republicans to power in the Senate. Better for President Joe Biden and Democrats,… Los Angeles Times · Jan 28, 2022
Biden vows to appoint a Black woman to Supreme Court as Breyer makes retirement official WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden praised Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer, who made his retirement official at the White House on Thursday, vowing that his choice to replace him will be a Black woman and that he plans to announce the choice by the end of next month. Los Angeles Times · Jan 27, 2022
Biden vows to appoint a Black woman to Supreme Court as Breyer makes retirement official WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden praised Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer, who made his retirement official at the White House on Thursday, vowing that his choice to replace him will be a Black woman and that he plans to announce the choice by the end of next month. Los Angeles Times · Jan 27, 2022
Biden vows to appoint a Black woman to Supreme Court as Breyer makes retirement official WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden praised Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer, who made his retirement official at the White House on Thursday, vowing that his choice to replace him will be a Black woman and that he plans to announce the choice by the end of next month. Los Angeles Times · Jan 27, 2022
Biden plans to announce pick for Supreme Court in February - Roll Call President Joe Biden plans to announce a nominee by the end of February to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer. Roll Call · Jan 27, 2022
Supreme Court confirmation battle could shift focus in midterms - Roll Call Supreme Court confirmation fights help both parties remind their base voters how important it is to win Senate seats. Roll Call · Jan 27, 2022
Editorial: Justice Breyer’s retirement preserves Supreme Court status quo, for good and bad Justice Stephen G. Breyer has made many rulings during a long and distinguished career, but his most consequential may turn out to be the one reported Tuesday: He will retire from the U.S. Supreme Court at the end of its current term in June, allowing President Joe Biden to nominate… Los Angeles Times · Jan 27, 2022
Supreme Court vacancy offers Biden, Democrats a chance to energize voters after setbacks WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer’s retirement provides President Joe Biden and Democrats a golden opportunity to move past recent setbacks and reengerize Black and progressive voters ahead of the midterms. Los Angeles Times · Jan 27, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Jan 26, 2022 Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer to retire, giving Biden his first appointment WASHINGTON — Justice Stephen G. Breyer, the Supreme Court’s 82-year-old liberal pragmatist, plans to retire this year, clearing the way for President Joe Biden to make his first appointment to the high court, two sources told The Associated Press Wednesday.
Roll Call · Jan 26, 2022 Democrats hold advantages in Supreme Court confirmation - Roll Call Recent confirmation battles leave Senate Democrats with advantages that will allow them to quickly fill a Supreme Court vacancy.
Roll Call · Jan 26, 2022 Photos: Breyer's service in DC through the years - Roll Call Photos of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's decades of public service in Washington. He is planning to retire.
Roll Call · Jan 26, 2022 Stephen Breyer to retire from Supreme Court - Roll Call Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring from the Supreme Court, providing President Joe Biden an opportunity to shape the court.