Justice Breyer on Precedent, Pragmatism, and the Supreme Court

This week, on both of our podcasts, we shared a conversation between U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen G. Breyer and National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen. Justice Breyer discussed the Constitution, civility, the Court, and why he's optimistic about the future of America. He also answered questions from the audience and described how he’s been spending his time during the pandemic—including Zooming with his law clerks and meditating.

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The conversation with Justice Breyer was the last of this year's constitutional classes. All school year, the National Constitution Center shared live classes broadcast to students and learners of all ages. All of the classes were recorded and can be watched for free in our media library.

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Article VI

"...This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding. ..."

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