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John Roberts: “Our role is not ‘to judge the wisdom, fairness, or logic’ of the law before us, but only to ensure that it does not…”

On the recordJune 18, 2025
Our role is not ‘to judge the wisdom, fairness, or logic’ of the law before us, but only to ensure that it does not violate the equal protection guarantee of the Fourteenth Amendment.
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John Roberts
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cnn.com
Jun 18, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Roberts emphasizes the court's limited role in evaluating laws regarding transgender rights.

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