Leondra Kruger Associate Justice Leondra Kruger of the Supreme Court of California. Photo: Jason Doiy/ALM

Updated on 1/27/2022 at 3:56 to correct the spelling of Mary-Christine "M.C." Sungaila's name.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's anticipated announcement that he will step down at the end of the high court's term refueled speculation Wednesday that President Joe Biden will name California Justice Leondra Kruger to replace him.