[Opinion] 'Conspicuous Move' by John Roberts that 'Breaks From Procedure' Flagged by Court Watcher

'Conspicuous move' by John Roberts that 'breaks from procedure' flagged by court watcher

It was a small, almost bureaucratic detail — two Supreme Court opinions, released simultaneously, physically bound together with a rubber band in the press room.But according to CNN's Joan Biskupic, that gesture may be one of the clearest signals Chief Justice John Roberts has sent about how he wants the public to understand his approach to Donald Trump's presidency."When Roberts issued the opinion providing new power to fire independent regulat…

John Roberts is trying to send a message on Trump but is largely in lockstep

At the annual Supreme Court Historical Society dinner in June, Chief Justice John Roberts opened with a customary toast to the president of the United States.