Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement clears the way for Pres. Biden to follow through on his campaign promise to nominate the first Black woman to the high court for his historic first pick.
President Joe Biden and Justice Stephen Breyer made a joint appearance Thursday afternoon at the White House to announce Breyer's retirement from the Supreme Court, clearing the way for Biden to follow through on his campaign promise to nominate the first Black woman to the high court for his historic first pick.
Turning to the vacancy Breyer will leave, Biden also reaffirmed his commitment to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, which he said was"long overdue." Earlier Thursday, in a letter to the president Thursday, Breyer notified Biden of his retirement and wrote he intends to complete term and remain until a successor is confirmed, holding his seat in several blockbuster decisions that will close the term in late June.
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