Associate Justice Stephen talked about justices looking to other nations when interpreting the U.S. Constitution. Justice Breyer in his remarks said he believes most people’s problem with the citing of international law is a political issue, not a legal one, and that he is free to read and cite any information he wants. Justice Breyer also talked about the importance of looking to foreign law to decide cases that deal with American treaties.
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Courts & Judicial Process, Supreme Court, Supreme Court Issues, Foreign Affairs & Defense, Foreign Policy