It’s Not John Roberts’ Court Any Longer

The Fix: “Under Roberts, even with a 5-4 conservative majority after Trump’s first two nominees, Neil M. Gorsuch and Brett M. Kavanaugh, were confirmed, the court seemed reluctant to take on big, landmark cases — and certainly to challenge precedent on politically sensitive issues. It has been suggested that Roberts aimed to make the court appear less political by avoiding those sensitive issues.”

“But such things could increasingly be out of his hands.”

CNN: Clarence Thomas awaits his chance to drive the conservative majority on abortion and guns.