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Justice Breyer's retirement made official, Biden pledges to put the first Black woman on the Supreme Court

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Justice Stephen Breyer is making it official, telling President Joe Biden in a letter that he will step down from the court later this year.

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Al Jazeera
US Supreme Court Justice Breyer to retire, giving Biden a pick (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jan 25, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Opening could pave the way for the nomination of the first Black woman to the US high court.
Politico
Biden's Supreme Court shortlist (opens Politico)
Published Jan 25, 2022
Politico's feed description
The president has said he would nominate a Black woman to the nation's highest court — a historic first.
CNN
Democratic lawmakers call on Biden to keep pledge to pick a Black woman for Supreme Court (opens CNN)
Published Jan 25, 2022
CNN's feed description
Justice Stephen Breyer, a consistent liberal vote on the Supreme Court with an unflappable belief in the US system of government and a pragmatic view of the law, plans to retire. Follow here for the latest news and reactions.
FOX 61 Hartford
Blumenthal believes Biden's Supreme Court nominee will be a Black woman (opens FOX 61 Hartford)
Published Jan 25, 2022
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The president will nominate someone to fill the vacancy opened up by the retirement of Justice Steven Breyer.
Local News 8
Biden stands by commitment to nominate Black woman to the Supreme Court, White House says (opens Local News 8)
Published Jan 25, 2022
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By Maegan Vazquez, CNN The White House signaled Wednesday that President Joe Biden remains committed to nominating the first Black woman to the Supreme Court after a well-placed source familiar with the matter told CNN that Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire.
Fast Company
Biden promised to put a Black woman on the Supreme Court: Here’s a possible shortlist (opens Fast Company)
Published Jan 25, 2022
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Stephen Breyer’s retirement sets up the president to fulfill a promise and make history.
Washington Examiner
Breyer retirement paves way for Biden to nominate first black female justice (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 25, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
With Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement plans unfolding Wednesday, President Joe Biden has his first chance to fulfill his 2020 campaign promise of nominating a black woman as a Supreme Court justice.
Fox News
Breyer's retirement from Supreme Court prompts 'Squad' to call for Black woman nominee: Biden, 'you promised' (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 25, 2022
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Members of the progressive squad called on President Biden to replace Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer with a Black woman.
Vox
Who is on Biden’s shortlist to replace retiring Justice Breyer? (opens Vox)
Published Jan 25, 2022
Vox's feed description
Biden promised to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court. Now he has his chance.
Insider
Biden vowed to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court. Here's a look at his shortlist. (opens Insider)
Published Jan 25, 2022
Insider's feed description
Judges Ketanji Brown Jackson, Leondra Kruger, and J. Michelle Childs are all reportedly under consideration.
Insider
Psaki says Biden stands by his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court (opens Insider)
Published Jan 25, 2022
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Psaki's comments come after news broke that Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire at the end of the Supreme Court term this summer.
NBC Los Angeles
Biden Pledged to Nominate a Black Woman to the Supreme Court—Meet 5 Who Could Be Up for the Job (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Jan 25, 2022
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President Biden promised during his campaign to appoint a Black woman to the Supreme Court. Now, he may have the chance.
Forbes
White House Confirms Biden Will Pick Black Woman For Supreme Court. Here’s Who It Might Be. (opens Forbes)
Published Jan 25, 2022
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Justice Stephen Breyer intends to retire at the end of this term—likely paving the way for the court’s first Black female justice.
The Guardian
The leading female contenders to succeed Breyer on supreme court (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 25, 2022
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Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement allows Biden to make history by appointing its first Black woman
Newsweek
Biden's pledge to nominate Black woman to SCOTUS in spotlight as Breyer plans retirement (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 25, 2022
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The nomination would represent a historic first, as only two African Americans, Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas, both men, have held seats on the Court.
The Hill
Biden's pledge to appoint Black woman back in spotlight amid Breyer retirement (opens The Hill)
Published Jan 25, 2022
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President Biden's pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court is receiving renewed attention in the wake of reports that Justice Stephen Breyer
CBS News
Meet the women who could be Biden's pick for the next Supreme Court justice (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 25, 2022
CBS News's feed description
President Biden has vowed to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court if a seat were to open up.
The Nation
The Many Remarkable Black Women Who Could Replace Stephen Breyer (opens The Nation)
Published Jan 26, 2022
The Nation's feed description
Biden has a wealth of choices when it comes to fulfilling his campaign promise to appoint a Black woman to the Supreme Court.
WHEC Rochester
Justice Breyer's retirement made official, Biden pledges to put the first Black woman on the Supreme Court (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Jan 26, 2022
WHEC Rochester's feed description
Justice Stephen Breyer is making it official, telling President Joe Biden in a letter that he will step down from the court later this year.
Bowling Green Daily News
Biden: 1st Black woman justice on high court 'long overdue' (opens Bowling Green Daily News)
Published Jan 26, 2022
Bowling Green Daily News's feed description
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday affirmed his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it was “long overdue." He praised retiring
12News Now Beaumont
Biden: First Black woman on Supreme Court will be 'long overdue' (opens 12News Now Beaumont)
Published Jan 26, 2022
12News Now Beaumont's feed description
Biden and Breyer spoke Thursday, with Biden reiterating that he will select a Black woman to fill the seat.
Wyoming Public Media
Biden will get a chance to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. Here's what to expect (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Jan 26, 2022
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
With Justice Stephen Breyer stepping down, President Biden has his first nomination to the high court. He campaigned on picking a Black woman for the lifetime appointment.
Townhall
Biden's Promise to Nominate A Supreme Court Justice Based on Sex, Race Heavily Criticized (opens Townhall)
Published Jan 26, 2022
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As Katie reported earlier on Wednesday, it was leaked that Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire, which will enable President Joe Biden to pick his successor. As Katie also highlighted,
NBC Los Angeles
Biden Aims to Pick Justice Stephen Breyer's Replacement on the Supreme Court by the End of February (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Jan 26, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
President Joe Biden vowed to keep his campaign promise that his Supreme Court nominee to succeed Justice Stephen Breyer will be a Black woman.
Insider
Biden announces Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement and says he will name a Black woman as his successor (opens Insider)
Published Jan 26, 2022
Insider's feed description
Breyer, 83, has served on the nation's highest court for nearly 28 years. He plans to step down this summer.

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