Supreme Court justices are not “purely political actors,” Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday, insisting unpopular court decisions are based solely on the law. “I think, at a very basic level, people think we’re making policy decisions,

As the Supreme Court weathers another intense round of criticism for a Voting Rights Act decision that is roiling Congressional elections in several states, Chief Justice John Roberts insisted Wednesday that the court is above the political fray.

Chief Justice John Roberts decried personal attacks on himself and his fellow justices as the Supreme Court faces backlash surrounding a recent gerrymandering decision. The comments came after the high court ruled 6-3 that race-based redistricting was unconstitutional,

Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized the Supreme Court's non-political role during a recent conference, addressing public concerns about the court's decisions and urging focus on judicial rulings rather than personal attacks.

Chief Justice John Roberts asserts the Supreme Court's decisions are based on legal principles, distancing the court from political influences amid public skepticism and recent controversial rulings.

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts whined about how Americans view his court during a recent speaking appearance, according to a new report. NBC News reported on Wednesday that Roberts decried how little Americans know about the Supreme Court's functions and how they view the court as "truly political actors.

Chief Justice John Roberts says people fundamentally misunderstand the Supreme Court's role, insisting justices interpret law rather than make policy.

In remarks at a judicial conference, Roberts bemoaned what he characterized as the American public’s misconceptions about the Supreme Court.