Overview

• Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer expressed support for age and term limits on justices, suggesting it would facilitate better retirement decisions.
• Breyer, who retired in 2022, criticized the current lifetime appointment system, advocating for long terms to prevent justices from worrying about future employment.
• The retired justice reflected on the conservative majority's impact, particularly the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.
• Breyer's comments come amid concerns over the health and potential retirement of current justices, highlighting the importance of timely transitions.
• Breyer also criticized the court's increasing reliance on originalist interpretations, advocating for a pragmatic approach to constitutional interpretation.