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Another Reason to Like Chief Justice Roberts
Another Reason to Like Chief Justice Roberts
Apparently he didn't think much of Michael Jackson back in his days in the Reagan White House.
Initial Thoughts on NAMUDNO : Chief Justice Roberts Blinked
electionlawblog.org — Despite Chief Justice Roberts' longstanding skepticism of the Voting Rights Act and his blistering set of questions... to supporters of section 5's constitutionality during oral argument, the Chief has managed to put together a coalition of 8 of 9 ... (more) Initial Thoughts on NAMUDNO : Chief Justice Roberts Blinked
News Analysis - Roberts Shifts Court to Right, With Help From Kennedy
News Analysis - Roberts Shifts Court to Right, With Help From Kennedy
nytimes.com — WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. emerged as a canny strategist at the Supreme Court... this term, laying the groundwork for bold changes that could take the court to the right even as the recent elections moved the nation to the left. The ... (more) News Analysis - Roberts Shifts Court to Right, With Help ...
Chief Justice: Court won't set school policies      (AP)
Chief Justice: Court won't set school policies (AP)
news.yahoo.com — AP - Don't look to the Supreme Court to set school rules, only to clarify them when... officials have abdicated that responsibility, Chief Justice John Roberts said Saturday. (more) Chief Justice: Court won't set school policies (AP)
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Don't wanna be startin' somethin'
Power Line — ... against the Jackson public relations team's requests for a letter from President Reagan. Roberts warned against "the precedent that would be set by such a letter." He noted that the Washington Post was reporting that "some youngsters were turning away from Mr. Jackson in favor of a newcomer who goes by the name 'Prince,'" who was planning a Washington concert. The chief was right to be concerned, but Jackson himself was at the bottom of this particular slope. Via Steve Hayward/The Corner.

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