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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, citing it as an example of a decision driven by judges' personal beliefs rather than consideration of the law's broader context.

Breyer spoke at an event at Harvard Law School, where he compared different methods of legal interpretation as part of a conference on judicial review.

The reversal of Roe v. Wade is an example of a decision driven by judges' personal beliefs rather than consideration of the law's broader context.

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

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