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In Tumultuous Term, Chief Justice Roberts Took Charge of Unruly Supreme Court
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Supreme Court's recent term left many dissatisfied, with President Trump facing notable defeats, liberals upset over decisions expanding presidential power and weakening the Voting Rights Act, and conservatives frustrated by some Trump-appointed justices siding with liberals.
- Chief Justice John Roberts emerged as the clear winner, exerting strong control over the court and participating in the majority in 96% of argued cases, the highest among justices.
- Roberts leveraged his authority to assign majority opinions, shaping three major rulings: rejecting key Trump tariffs potentially leading to $166 billion in refunds, expanding presidential power to fire heads of independent agencies, and affirming birthright citizenship under the Constitution.
- Legal experts view Roberts as becoming one of the most influential chief justices despite the court's internal tensions and the limited formal powers of his role.
