Questions regarding the law’s policy are thus appropriately left to the people, their elected representatives, and the democratic process.
John Roberts: “Questions regarding the law’s policy are thus appropriately left to the people, their elected representatives, and the…”
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Roberts suggests that policy decisions should be made by elected officials, not the court.
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