Chief Justice John Roberts has always played his cards close to his chest. Though he may seem like a loyal Republican, he has deviated sharply from orthodox conservative thinking at times, and he insists upon the neutrality of the Supreme Court. In this book, longtime Supreme Co…
From Lancashire to Wonder Street -- The education of John Roberts -- Hearing the call -- "May it please the court"--The stand out -- The right place -- Blacks, whites, and brown -- Fusion of ideology and politics -- A switch in time -- Roberts and race : "the nation is no longer…
John Roberts was named to the Supreme Court in 2005 claiming he would act as a neutral umpire in deciding cases. His critics argue he has been anything but, pointing to his conservative victories on voting rights and campaign finance. Yet he broke from orthodoxy in his decision …
An incisive biography of the Supreme Court's enigmatic Chief Justice, taking us inside the momentous legal decisions of his tenure so far John Roberts was named to the Supreme Court in 2005 claiming he would act as a neutral umpire in deciding cases. His critics argue he has bee…
John Roberts was named to the Supreme Court in 2005 claiming he would act as a neutral umpire in deciding cases. His critics argue he has been anything but, pointing to his conservative victories on voting rights and campaign finance. Yet he broke from orthodoxy in his decision …