It has now been just a little over 20 years since John Roberts was sworn in as chief justice of the United States back on September 29, 2005. So let's mark this two-decade milestone by taking a closer look at Roberts' jurisprudence and the mark it has left on American law, especially when it comes to the powers of the president.
Characterizing Roberts' judicial philosophy is no simple task. Is it accurate to say that he practices judicial restraint by deferring to the policy choices made by elected officials? Yes, we can accurately say that, but only sometimes.
