Biden pick replaces Justice Stephen Breyer, who announced his intention to step down in January

After court rules in favor of Maine parents seeking funding to send their children to parochial schools, Jewish Justice Breyer warns decision could open door to widespread change

First Black woman nominated to high court will go before the Senate Judiciary Committee Monday, in a bid to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer

Nine women thought to be leading candidates; potential nominees include Leondra Kruger, the daughter of a Jamaican mother and Jewish father

Jewish justice to formally step down at end of summer; US president pledges replacement 'will be someone with extraordinary qualifications, character, experience and integrity'

Majority Leader Schumer, Judiciary Committee Chairman Durbin plan to move fast when Biden makes his pick - whom he's said will be a Black woman - even before Justice Breyer retires

Judge has been under pressure to step down and enable Biden to appoint a liberal replacement before mid-term elections in November, when Democrats may lose Senate majority