Miller v. French — Breyer, J., Dissenting

Summary

Justice Breyer, dissenting, would construe 18 U.S.C. § 3626(e)(2) to allow courts to modify or suspend the PLRA's automatic stay using traditional equitable powers. He argues this interpretation avoids constitutional issues and aligns with legislative purpose, whereas the majority's rigid reading might leave constitutional violations unremedied. Justice Souter, concurring in part and dissenting in part, raises additional separation-of-powers concerns but agrees the statute is ambiguous enough to warrant remand.