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Kennedy's Memoir: Civility Key Amid Supreme Court Scrutiny

10/12/2025

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Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy reflects in his memoir Life, Law & Liberty on pivotal rulings, including Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992).
Kennedy expresses concern about the current Supreme Court's confrontational tone.
He says civility is essential for democracy.
His legacy faces scrutiny after the Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade in 2022.
He stands by his decisions.

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Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy reflects in his memoir Life, Law & Liberty on pivotal rulings, including Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992).
Kennedy expresses concern about the current Supreme Court's confrontational tone.
He says civility is essential for democracy.
His legacy faces scrutiny after the Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade in 2022.
He stands by his decisions.