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.comEditor's note · Context
Roberts emphasizes the court's limited role in evaluating laws regarding transgender rights.
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