On Trump’s Ballroom, Chief Justice Finds Himself in an Unusual Spot: In Dissent
- Posted on September 1, 2026
- United States Politics And Government
- By The New York Times
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Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. breaks his historic trend of siding with the majority in controversial Supreme Court decisions. For decades, Roberts has maintained an exceptional record of alignment with winning coalitions across divided cases since 1953. This recent dissent marks a significant departure from his established pattern, signaling potential shifts in judicial philosophy or strategic positioning on high-profile constitutional matters affecting the nation's political landscape.
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On Trump’s Ballroom, Chief Justice Finds Himself in an Unusual Spot: In Dissent
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has been in the majority in divided cases more times than any other chief since 1953. But not this time. continue reading...