Oct 15th, 2008 · The Supreme Court decisions on whether on not to hear cases are usually straightforward. But on Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts offered a literary dissent to the court's decision not to take on a case about a drug bust in Philadelphia.
May 26th, 2006 · Corporate documents indicate that educational seminars for federal judges have been funded by Exxon Mobil and Phillip Morris. Critics say this amounts to corporate lobbying of the federal judiciary. Chief Justice John Roberts has expressed concern about the issue, and a panel of federal judges is considering the possibility of new ethics rules.
Mar 22nd, 2006 · In a 5-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that police without a warrant cannot search a home when the residents disagree about whether the police can enter. Chief Justice John Roberts was among the dissenters, saying the ruling could have severe consequences on domestic violence cases.