Tag: Justice Stephen Breyer

Breyer’s Replacement Will Be “Incredibly Important,” Says Top Reproductive Rights Advocate

Nancy Northup was interviewed by MSNBC’s Ali Velshi about the retirement of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. Northup calls Breyer a “great champion” of reproductive rights who has authored many critical abortion rights decisions. As the Supreme Court weighs the future of Roe v. Wade, she explains the importance of Justice Breyer’s replacement, stating that “to have someone […]

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer: Author of Leading Decisions Protecting Abortion Rights

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has announced his retirement from the bench after serving nearly 28 years as a reliable champion of reproductive rights and gender equality.   Justice Breyer’s legal decisions protected reproductive rights and access in the U.S. and helped to advance gender equality. Writing for the Court, Justice Breyer authored decisions in […]