John G. Roberts Jr.
John G. Roberts Jr. is the 17th Chief Justice of the United States, having been appointed by President George W. Bush in 2005. A Harvard Law School graduate, Roberts previously served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and has been involved in numerous high-profile cases that have shaped American law. His leadership on the Supreme Court has been marked by a focus on judicial restraint and a commitment to upholding the Constitution. In recent discussions about the court's practices, his tenure has been scrutinized for the declining use of summary reversals, a judicial tool that allows the Court to quickly overturn lower court decisions that contradict established precedents.
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John G. Roberts Jr. was present at the Capitol during Trump's address.
endurecimiento del discurso antimigrante, defensa de los aranceles y pistas sobre Venezuela
Colombia· 2026-02-25
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote the ruling that held Trump had exceeded his legal authority with tariffs.
‘Ridiculous opinion’, 'disgrace to nation': What Trump said after US SC verdict on tariffs
India· 2026-02-21
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. concluded that political candidates have a direct interest in election rules.
Tracking Major Supreme Court Cases and Rulings in 2026
United States· 2026-02-20
John G. Roberts Jr. is the chief justice of the United States and a member of the Harvard class of 1976.
Harvard’s elitism makes it a soft target for Trump’s attacks
Canada· 2025-05-28
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote for the majority in a case concerning government payment to public schools.
Tracking Major Supreme Court Cases and Rulings in 2025United States· 2025-05-22
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. praised Edwin S. Kneedler for his extraordinary care and professionalism.
A ‘Citizen Lawyer’ Gets a Standing Ovation at the Supreme CourtUnited States· 2025-04-28
John G. Roberts Jr. temporarily authorized the dismissals made by Trump while legal proceedings are ongoing.
Risco de pânico financeiro reduz ímpeto de Trump para demitir presidente do Fed
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-18
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has said that criticism can be valuable to the judiciary.
Read a Federal Appeals Panel’s Sharp Rebuke of the Trump AdministrationUnited States· 2025-04-18
Chief Justice Roberts presented an order to pause the case to allow the justices to make a decision.
Trump fær að nota neyðarlög úr stríði – í bili
Iceland· 2025-04-08
John G. Roberts Jr. is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and a member of the Smithsonian's Board of Regents.
Trump assina ordem para eliminar ‘ideologia antiamericana’ de museus SmithsonianLiechtenstein· 2025-03-28
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. publicly reprimanded Trump for calling for the impeachment of a district judge.
Juízes americanos sofrem ameaças após desafiarem governo Trump
Brazil· 2025-03-21
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. joined Justice Barrett and the court’s three Democratic appointees.
Justice Barrett May Have the Crucial Vote in Trump CasesUnited States· 2025-03-06Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. joined the three liberal members to form a majority.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Bid to Freeze Foreign AidUnited States· 2025-03-05Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. joined the majority opinion in the Supreme Court ruling.
Supreme Court Deals Blow to E.P.A. in Dispute Over Federal Water RulesUnited States· 2025-03-04
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. condemned political pressures on the judiciary, stating they are unacceptable.
Elon Musk, amenințări cu demiterea judecătorii care împiedică reforma, după modelul din Salvador
Romania· 2025-03-02
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. allowed the Trump administration to continue freezing foreign aid payments.
Chief Justice Allows U.S. to Continue Freeze on Foreign Aid PaymentsUnited States· 2025-02-27Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. joined the court in 2005 and oversaw the issuance of summary reversals.
An Important Judicial Tool Mysteriously Goes Missing at the Supreme CourtUnited States· 2025-02-24