A New Supreme Court Leak Shows John Roberts at His Worst

"The substance of his arguments, as Georgetown Law professor Steve Vladeck has carefully explained, is riddled with errors and oversights, and it appears to be cheap ornamentation gilding a petty vendetta against the Obama administration."

"If this leak is any indication, the public would be aghast to see the brazenly political, spin-soaked flimflam that goes into deciding these critical cases."

Chief Justice John Roberts used formal letterhead to lobby against President Obama's climate policy, as revealed by leaked memos from 2016. These documents, appearing legitimate, mask partisan efforts that undermine principled judging. Georgetown Law professor Steve Vladeck notes the arguments are flawed and reflect a vendetta against the Obama administration. The conservative majority's acceptance of these views led to a 5-4 stay against the climate plan, birthing the modern shadow docket. The recent reporting exposes the political motivations behind this practice, which the justices prefer to keep hidden from public scrutiny.

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