Overview

• 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.