Chief Justice John Roberts says American public wrongly views the justices as ‘political actors’
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HERSHEY, Pa. — Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday defended the Supreme Court from what he believes are misconceptions held by the American people that he and his colleagues are “political actors” who are making decisions based on policy, not law. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
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Main Idea: Chief Justice John Roberts said the Supreme Court is not made up of political actors and argued that the public often misunderstands how the court makes decisions.
Key Points:
- Roberts spoke at a lawyers and judges conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
- He said the court must sometimes make unpopular rulings based on the Constitution and the law.
- He pushed back on the idea that justices are deciding cases based on policy views.
- Roberts also said criticism should focus on rulings, not on judges as people, especially as threats to judges rise.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Public distrust of the Supreme Court can make rulings on voting, guns, and other rights feel less fair to voters and households.
Positive Impact
Roberts’ defense of the court may remind people that justices are meant to follow law, not politics, which could support trust in the system.
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