In August 2020, I wrote a provocative op-ed, titled "A Supreme Court Divided Cannot Stand. John Roberts Must Step up or Step Off." At the time, the Supreme Court had more leaks than the Titanic, and I felt decisive action was needed to right the ship. What was the first step? Roberts must speak out.
First, the chief justice must immediately issue a public statement, on his own behalf, about the leaks. He should declare these leaks unacceptable, and announce that he is investigating the breaches of confidentiality. He cannot simply deny reality. The Court needs an emergency tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
I'm pleased to report that Chief Justice Roberts has followed my advice--or something like that.
