The Guardian Australia ·general ·1 hour ago

US supreme court justices not ‘political’, John Roberts says amid backlash

US Chief Justice John Roberts defended the Supreme Court's impartiality Wednesday, saying justices are not "political actors" despite recent decisions on voting rights and abortion that have drawn criticism. Speaking in Pennsylvania, Roberts acknowledged some rulings spark controversy but insisted the court simply applies the law. The conservative-majority court has issued decisions benefiting Donald Trump while overturning abortion rights precedent.

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