John Roberts
United KingdomjudgeMaleb. 19554.5Global Dominance: 0.01%John Roberts is the 17th Chief Justice of the United States, having been appointed by President George W. Bush in 2005. He plays a pivotal role in shaping the Supreme Court's decisions and has often been a key figure in major rulings that address critical issues including healthcare, immigration, and executive power. Known for his careful and pragmatic approach, Roberts has sought to maintain the Court's legitimacy and avoid perceptions of extreme partisan bias, often seeking consensus among his colleagues.
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The Smithsonian Institution operates outside the executive branch under a board of regents that includes supreme court chief justice John Roberts.
‘Let’s tell the truth’: Smithsonian head given standing ovation as he hits back at Trump attacks | Washington DCUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-26
Chief justice John Roberts joined other officials for the state dinner to welcome Xi.
Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes supreme court’s handling of emergency docket | US supreme courtUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-25
The ruling issued Friday by the chief justice, John Roberts, in the name of the court temporarily sets aside an injunction.
US supreme court lifts restrictions on controversial voter database | US supreme courtUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-25
John Roberts, the Chief Justice, was present at the state dinner for Xi Jinping.
Il vertice Trump-Xi, alla cena di Stato il tycoon regala un'aquila: «I nostri rapporti mai così buoni». Il presidente cinese: «Nuovo modello di convivenza»
Italy· 2026-09-25
John Roberts considered the construction probably illegal but allowed it to continue.
Casa Blanca, ¿remodelación o destrucción?
Mexico· 2026-09-22
Chief Justice John Roberts is a member of the board of regents overseeing the Smithsonian Institution.
Trump asks Smithsonian to install ‘Colossus statue’ of George Washington with exhibit | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-12
Chief Justice John Roberts questioned whether birth tourism has any impact on the legal analysis before the court.
Cuán común es el ‘turismo de nacimientos’ por el que Trump quiere recortar la ciudadanía directa por nacer en Estados Unidos
Panama· 2026-08-10
Sauer gave a different response when Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts questioned him about the practice during oral arguments in April.
What It Means for Foreign Parents
Nigeria· 2026-08-09
Chief Justice John Roberts questioned whether the issue of birth tourism affects legal decisions in the case.
‘বার্থ ট্যুরিজম’ কী, শুধু সন্তান জন্ম দিতে বছরে কত মানুষ যুক্তরাষ্ট্রে যান
Bangladesh· 2026-08-09
John Roberts wrote the majority opinion for the Supreme Court supporting the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment.
Trumpas skelbia karą „gimdymų turizmui“: pasirašė naują įsaką
Lithuania· 2026-08-07Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the framers intended citizenship to belong to 'every free-born person in this land.'
Second attempt: Trump takes another stab at birthright citizenship
India· 2026-08-07Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the Supreme Court ruling that the authors of the 14th Amendment extended that promise to every freeborn person in the land.
Trump targets birthright citizenship with new executive orders
Canada· 2026-08-07
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the Supreme Court ruling that the authors of the 14th Amendment extended that promise to every free-born person in the land.
Trump signs orders to limit US birthright citizenship, despite Supreme Court ruling
Tanzania· 2026-08-07Chief justice John Roberts said Trump's first order violated the 14th amendment of the US constitution.
Trump’s birthright citizenship attack the latest effort in obsessive campaign | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-07
Chief Justice John Roberts, a conservative, wrote for the court.
Trump again tries to curb birthright citizenship and ‘birth tourism’ through executive action
United States· 2026-08-07
The Supreme Court agreed in a majority opinion penned by Chief Justice John Roberts.
Trump targets birth tourism with new executive orderNigeria· 2026-08-06John Roberts expressed that he was 'a little puzzled' about Trump’s Iran negotiation strategy.
Trump’s favorite cable news channel is pushing back against his war on Iran | Fox NewsUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-01
John Roberts wrote the opinion for the Supreme Court ruling that the president does not have the authority to impose tariffs.
Nuovi dazi di Trump su 60 nazioni? Non date retta all'industria del panico (ha già avuto torto)Italy· 2026-07-25
Chief Justice John Roberts is a member of the Board of Regents overseeing the Smithsonian.
Trump orders signs outside Smithsonian to promote accurate historyUnited States· 2026-07-25
Chief Justice John Roberts assigns judges to the Alien Terrorist Removal Court.
Trump has activated a secretive court for deporting ‘alien terrorists.’ Here’s what to knowUnited States· 2026-07-23
The court is composed of five judges selected by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Roberts.
Trump usará un tribunal en desuso para deportar
Dominican Republic· 2026-07-20
Chief Justice John Roberts is accused by Justice Eddins of weakening constitutional rights.
Hawaii Supreme Court justice accuses Roberts court of harming democracyUnited States· 2026-07-19
Chief Justice John Roberts relied on the landmark 1898 U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark case to rule against Trump.
Sen. Banks introduces Citizenship Act to end birthright citizenshipUnited States· 2026-07-13
Chief Justice John Roberts supported the ruling on citizenship rights.
Nữ thẩm phán Tòa Tối cao gây chú ý vì hai lần phản đối đề xuất của ông Trump
Vietnam· 2026-07-04
John Roberts is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and has been a key figure in expanding presidential power.
Supreme Court stärkt Exekutive und überrascht im Umgang mit Trump
Switzerland· 2026-07-03
Chief Justice John Roberts joined the majority ruling to uphold birthright citizenship.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship with Roberts, BarrettUnited States· 2026-07-03
John Roberts is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who has affirmed several of Donald Trump’s efforts to extend executive power.
The U.S. Supreme Court is now an enabler of, not a check on, presidential powerCanada· 2026-07-03
Conservative Chief Justice John Roberts, who authored Tuesday’s decision, said Trump’s directive violated language in the US constitution’s 14th Amendment.
US to target ‘birth tourism’ after court rules against Trump
Taiwan· 2026-07-02
Chief Justice John Roberts has been instrumental in delivering decisions that check President Trump's authority.
The U.S. Supreme Court is curbing the worst of Trump’s authoritarian impulsesCanada· 2026-07-02
John Roberts emphasized that no president is above the Constitution and that executive orders cannot modify constitutional guarantees.
Ciudadanía por nacimiento en Estados Unidos | Donald Trump pierde en la Corte Suprema, pero lleva la batalla al Congreso: ¿puede eliminar la ciudadanía por nacimiento?
Peru· 2026-07-02