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Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy's memoir reveals personal insights into his life on the bench, his decisions on landmark cases like same-sex marriage, and his views on the importance of respectful discourse and evolving interpretations of the Constitution.
Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy reflects on his career, influential rulings like same-sex marriage and abortion rights, and expresses concern about the current Court's confrontational tone and the importance of civility in democracy.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy expressed concern over increasing partisanship and vulgar discourse in American politics, including within the judiciary, and reflected on his career, the impact of recent court decisions, and his views on President Trump and the future of the country.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned that divisive political discourse and threats against judges threaten the US's role as a global democracy example, amid rising hostility and violence towards judicial figures, partly fueled by political attacks and rhetoric.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Anthony Kennedy worked together in 2017 to steer the court's outcome in two key gay rights disputes, according to a new book. The negotiations in those cases offer a glimpse into trade-offs among justices, demonstrate the chief's soft power of persuasion and show that the court's sentiment on gay rights issues can be both fraught and evolving. The justices are currently considering another dispute testing the free-speech rights of business operators who say their Christian beliefs prevent them from serving same-sex couples.