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Roberts Tightens Secrets: SCOTUS Staff Face NDAs After Leaks
us-news24 days ago

Roberts Tightens Secrets: SCOTUS Staff Face NDAs After Leaks

Chief Justice John Roberts has begun requiring Supreme Court staff to sign non‑disclosure agreements to keep the court’s inner workings secret after a leak about a pro‑Trump ruling and related immunity memos, with new hires also bound by NDAs that threaten legal action for disclosure. The move comes amid a string of leaks that have damaged the court’s reputation, and it’s unclear whether the justices themselves were asked to sign similar agreements.

politics4 months ago

Two Decades of the Roberts Court and Its Impact on Democracy

As Chief Justice John Roberts enters his third decade, critics argue he has enabled President Trump’s lawless actions and failed to check executive power, with the court often siding with Trump on emergency appeals and controversial rulings that may embolden the former president. Despite some instances of resistance, Roberts' court is seen as increasingly aligned with Trump’s policies, raising concerns about judicial independence amid a polarized political climate.

Fox News Anchor John Roberts Hospitalized with Severe Malaria
health6 months ago

Fox News Anchor John Roberts Hospitalized with Severe Malaria

Fox News anchor John Roberts was hospitalized with a severe case of malaria, a mosquito-borne disease that can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. He experienced symptoms like uncontrollable shivering and widespread pain, initially mistaking them for the flu, but was diagnosed after a visit to the emergency room. Roberts mentioned he is likely the first malaria case his doctor has seen in the U.S., where about 2,000 cases are diagnosed annually.

Chief Justice Roberts Refuses to Discuss Alito Flag Controversy with Senate Democrats
politics1 year ago

Chief Justice Roberts Refuses to Discuss Alito Flag Controversy with Senate Democrats

Chief Justice John Roberts declined an invitation from Democratic senators to discuss ethics concerns related to flags flown by Justice Samuel Alito, citing the importance of judicial independence and separation of powers. Alito defended his actions, stating he had no involvement in the flag incidents and would not recuse himself from cases related to the 2020 election or January 6th.

Chief Justice Roberts Rejects Ethics Meeting, Alito Recusal in Jan. 6 Cases
politics1 year ago

Chief Justice Roberts Rejects Ethics Meeting, Alito Recusal in Jan. 6 Cases

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. declined requests for Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. to recuse himself from Jan. 6 cases, stating that individual justices decide on recusal issues. Roberts also refused to meet with Democratic senators to discuss Supreme Court ethics, citing concerns about separation of powers and judicial independence.