Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken'
AP News••general
Key Points:
- Chief Justice John Roberts affirmed the enduring strength of the U.S. Constitution in his annual letter to the judiciary, emphasizing that the founding documents remain "firm and unshaken," echoing a century-old quote from President Calvin Coolidge.
- Roberts' message comes after a turbulent year marked by contentious Supreme Court decisions and political tensions, including rare rebukes of President Trump's attacks on the judiciary.
- Despite pushback in lower courts, the Trump administration secured about two dozen victories from the Supreme Court's conservative majority on issues such as military transgender bans, federal spending, immigration, and agency leadership.
- The Supreme Court faces significant upcoming cases, including challenges to birthright citizenship and presidential tariff powers, though Roberts' letter focused more on
