Supreme Court Justice Breyer took a tumble off his bicycle and broke his shoulder the other day. He was taken to the hospital and underwent a shoulder replacement surgery. There is no clear word yet on how long it will be before he can return to his duties at the Court.
This does not sound like much of a news story. Justice Breyer fell and got hurt and now he must recover. The truth, however, is that this fall could be extremely important. Justice Breyer is one of the reliable liberal votes on the Supreme Court. As the Court continues its business, the absence of Breyer could determine the outcome of many cases.
It is less than clear whether or not the Supreme Court will delay any votes or the issuance of any opinions while Breyer is healing. It is also unclear whether the protocols of the Court would allow Breyer to participate from his home during that recovery.
Sometimes the smallest event can have the biggest ramifications.
This does not sound like much of a news story. Justice Breyer fell and got hurt and now he must recover. The truth, however, is that this fall could be extremely important. Justice Breyer is one of the reliable liberal votes on the Supreme Court. As the Court continues its business, the absence of Breyer could determine the outcome of many cases.
It is less than clear whether or not the Supreme Court will delay any votes or the issuance of any opinions while Breyer is healing. It is also unclear whether the protocols of the Court would allow Breyer to participate from his home during that recovery.
Sometimes the smallest event can have the biggest ramifications.
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