Stephen Breyer Reflects on Supreme Court Leak and Hopes for Compromise

Retired Justice Stephen Breyer discusses the impact of the 2022 Dobbs ruling leak and his hope for a compromise in a series of interviews.

Stephen Breyer, retired Supreme Court Justice, described the 2022 leak of the Dobbs ruling as 'unfortunate' and emphasized the importance of remaining calm in the face of such events.
Breyer expressed hope for a compromise on abortion rights before the Supreme Court's final decision, which ultimately overturned Roe v. Wade.
The leak put significant political pressure on the court, leading to protests and threats against conservative justices.
Breyer criticized the conservative justices' decision in his upcoming book, advocating for pragmatism over textualism in constitutional interpretation.
Despite the leak and subsequent ruling, Breyer remains hopeful for compromise and rational discussion among justices.