Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts rejected an invitation from two Democratic senators to discuss ethics on the court as well as the controversy surrounding Justice Samuel Alito and the controversial flags flown at his homes.
“I must respectfully decline your request for a meeting ... apart from ceremonial events, only on rare occasions in our Nation’s history has a sitting Chief Justice met with legislators,” he wrote. “Separation of powers concerns and the importance of preserving judicial independence counsel against such appearances.”
