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A look at Justice Stephen Breyer's time on the Supreme Court — and what comes next Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has announced his retirement after 40 years as a judge, 27 of them on the nation's high court. President Biden will have the opportunity to name his first justice.

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A look at Justice Stephen Breyer's time on the Supreme Court — and what comes next

A look at Justice Stephen Breyer's time on the Supreme Court — and what comes next

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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has announced his retirement after 40 years as a judge, 27 of them on the nation's high court. President Biden will have the opportunity to name his first justice.