Sources: Supreme Court Justice Breyer To Retire; Biden To Fill Vacancy

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire, allowing President Biden to make his first Supreme Court nomination. Breyer's retirement has been anticipated by progressives who hope for a liberal successor. Although Breyer's departure won't alter the court's conservative majority, it provides Biden the opportunity to fulfill his promise of appointing a Black woman to the court. The confirmation process is expected to be contentious, especially with midterm elections approaching, and could become a significant campaign issue.

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