Chief Justice John Roberts rebukes President Trump over calls to impeach judges

Chief Justice John Roberts issues rare statement rebuking President Donald Trump and allies for calling to impeach judges who ruled against the administration. Trump allies have called for impeachment of judges who blocked administration policies. Roberts emphasizes that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. Federal judges have frequently intervened on Trump's agenda, leading to calls for impeachment. Roberts has clashed with Trump publicly before. Trump has continued to use harsh rhetoric against judges despite previous criticism. Roberts has played key roles in various Trump dramas, including presiding over Trump's impeachment trials.

Legal Battle Over Trump Administration's Frozen Foreign Aid

Chief Justice John Roberts paused a lower-court order requiring the Trump administration to pay $2 billion in frozen foreign aid by midnight, pending further review by the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court decisions under Chief Justice John Roberts

Chief Justice John Roberts' recent Supreme Court cases have shown a lack of compromise and a shift towards conservative decisions, including establishing immunity for former President Donald Trump. Roberts abandoned his usual institutional concerns and took a more aggressive stance, especially in cases related to presidential power and immunity.

Supreme Court Delays Final Opinions

The Supreme Court is expected to miss its normal deadline of handing down final opinions by the end of June, with opinions now expected to be released on Monday, July 1. The delay is due to the court's work spilling over into next week, possibly finishing before the Independence Day holiday. Chief Justice John Roberts did not announce the final day on Thursday, indicating that the court's work will continue beyond Friday. There are still eight argued cases pending decisions, including high-profile cases related to former President Trump's immunity claims and social media.

Supreme Court Opinions Delayed

The Supreme Court is expected to miss its normal deadline for handing down final opinions by the end of June. The justices now anticipate opinions to be released on Monday, July 1, with the possibility of additional days scheduled. Chief Justice John Roberts did not announce the final opinion day on Thursday, indicating that the court's work will likely spill over into next week.

Chief Justice John Roberts declines meeting with Democratic senators on Justice Alito recusal

Chief Justice John Roberts declined a meeting with Democratic senators Durbin and Whitehouse to discuss their push for Justice Alito to recuse himself from cases involving Jan. 6, 2021, and the 2020 election. Roberts cited separation of powers concerns and lack of precedent for such meetings.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Absence

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was absent from the bench with no reason given. Chief Justice John Roberts noted his absence but did not provide an explanation. Thomas, part of the conservative majority, will participate in cases using written legal briefs and transcripts. Thomas had previously missed arguments in March due to illness.