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If appointed, she would be the first black woman to sit on country’s most powerful bench
Long-serving liberal Stephen Breyer formalises intent to step down once his successor is confirmed
Stephen Breyer provided a consensual voice in an increasingly combative institution
With midterms looming, Democrats in the Senate are keen to lock in a replacement for the liberal justice
Liberal justice’s departure would give Joe Biden a chance to make his mark on the bench
Progressives increasingly fearful over chance to install liberal justice in high court
Latest Republican attempt to invalidate healthcare law rebuffed in 7-2 decision
Democrats hope to fill judicial vacancies quickly as speculation swirls about US Supreme Court
Decision may raise barriers for labour’s fundraising efforts
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