Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer denies increasing political influence on the court during his 40-year career.

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer denies claims that the institution has become increasingly political, stating he hasn't seen politics play a role during his 40-year career. Breyer, who is the author of the new book "Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism," believes politics don't influence the court's decisions, although judges do consider real-world consequences. Since his tenure, the Supreme Court has seen its ideological balance shift more to the right, with the justices now split 6-3 between conservatives and liberals.