Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer holds up a copy of the United States Constitution as he announces his retirement in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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Professor Jason Mazzone on the significance of Justice Breyer’s retirement

Posted: Jan 29, 2022 / 05:22 PM CST

Updated: Jan 29, 2022 / 05:22 PM CST

Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer holds up a copy of the United States Constitution as he announces his retirement in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Posted: Jan 29, 2022 / 05:22 PM CST

Updated: Jan 29, 2022 / 05:22 PM CST

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University of Illinois law professor Jason Mazzone explains what makes Justice Breyer unique to the Supreme Court and whether or not President Biden is the first to place a specific kind of justice on the court.