The umpire who picked a side: John Roberts the death of rule of law in America

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Donald Trump delivered a 100-minute speech to Congress, the longest in US history.
Trump thanked Chief Justice John Roberts effusively, sparking speculation about the reason.
The Supreme Court, with a 6-3 conservative majority, has granted Trump 18 straight victories in emergency relief requests.
Many decisions were made via the 'shadow docket,' with little or no explanation.
Emergency rulings have significant consequences, including potential harm to millions of people.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor has criticized the court for 'rewarding lawlessness.'
Chief Justice Roberts faces criticism for enabling Trump's authoritarian tendencies.
Roberts' early career in the Reagan administration shaped his conservative legal philosophy.
Roberts' 2023 ruling in Trump v. US granted Trump immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts.
Recent Supreme Court decisions have undermined lower court rulings and the rule of law.
Legal experts warn that the court's actions risk sacrificing the rule of law.

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