John Roberts’ Long Game
This term may not have been so progressive after all.

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Episode Notes
The most recent Supreme Court terms saw huge progressive wins for DACA recipients, LGBTQ rights and abortion access. However, upon further inspection it’s clear that Chief Justice John Roberts is playing the long game when it comes to conservative issues on the court.
Guest: Dahlia Lithwick, writes about the courts for Slate and hosts the Amicus podcast
Podcast production by Mary Wilson, Jayson De Leon, and Danielle Hewitt.