Justice Anthony Kennedy talks about his new book, abortion and changing his mind

By Nina Totenberg

Published October 14, 2025 at 4:47 AM EDT

Justice Anthony Kennedy, who served on the Supreme Court for 30 years, talks about his new memoir which explores his life on and off the high court.

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