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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 personal beliefs rather than consideration of the law's broader context.

The decision was made without considering the law's broader context.

During a symposium at Harvard Law School, Breyer compared different methods of legal interpretation, emphasizing the importance of legal pragmatism.

Author's summary: Breyer criticizes Roe v. Wade reversal at HLS symposium.

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