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(AP) — Supreme Court justices are not “political actors,” Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday, insisting unpopular court decisions are based solely on the law. “I think, at a very basic level, people think we’re making policy decisions, we’re saying we think this is how things should be, as opposed to what the law provides,” he said. “I think they view us as purely political actors, which I don’t think is an accurate understanding of what we do.” His remarks to a conference of judges and lawyers from the 3rd U.S. Circuit in Pennsylvania came at a time of low public confidence in the court, and about a week after the court handed down a decision that hollowed out the Voting Rights Act.

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Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political

Media Coverage · May 7, 2026

Chief Justice John Roberts stated that Supreme Court justices are not 'political actors' and that their decisions are based solely on the law, not personal opinions. He made these comments in response to low public confidence in the court, particularly after a recent decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act. This assertion is significant as it reflects the court's attempt to maintain its independence and

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Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political

Media Coverage · May 07, 2026

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On May 7, 2026, the docket recorded a media coverage: Chief Justice John Roberts stated that Supreme Court justices are not 'political actors' and that their decisions are based solely on the law, not personal opinions. He made these comments in response to low public confidence in the court, particularly after. On May 7, 2026, the docket recorded a media coverage: Chief Justicesays Supreme Court is not political.

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(AP) — Supreme Court justices are not “political actors,” Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday, insisting unpopular court decisions are based solely on the law. “I think, at a very basic level, people think we’re making policy decisions, we’re saying we think this is how things should be, as opposed to what the law provides,” he said. “I think they view us as purely political actors, which I don’t think is an accurate understanding of what we do.” His remarks to a conference of judges and l

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Media Coverage May 7, 2026

Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political

Chief Justice John Roberts stated that Supreme Court justices are not 'political actors' and that their decisions are based solely on the law, not personal opinions. He made these comments in response to low public confidence in the court, particularly after a recent decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act. This assertion is significant as it reflects the court's attempt to maintain its independence and impartiality.

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Chief Justicesays Supreme Court is not political

Chief Justicesays Supreme Court is not political.

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