Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy has defended his decisions on abortion and gay marriage, despite being a devout Catholic, in a new interview this week. Here’s what you need to know about Kennedy’s reflections on his controversial rulings and concerns about democracy:

The memoir and CBS interview

Kennedy promotes new book with candid reflections:

Kennedy’s abortion stance

Catholic justice explains his reasoning on reproductive rights:

Same-sex marriage decision

Kennedy wrote landmark 2015 ruling legalizing gay marriage:

Kennedy’s Supreme Court tenure

Three decades on high court as Reagan appointee:

Concerns about democracy

Justice worried about ethics and civility in public discourse:

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