Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts' majority opinion in Trump v. Barbara on June 30 delivered President Donald Trump one of the most significant judicial defeats of his second term.
But beyond preserving birthright citizenship, the decision offered another window into Roberts' judicial philosophy — one that has defined his two decades on the court.
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Jim Thomas ✉
Jim Thomas is a writer based in Indiana. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science, a law degree from U.I.C. Law School, and has practiced law for more than 20 years.
