Chief Justice John Roberts used his year-end report to reaffirm the Supreme Court’s role as a crucial check on political power, addressing claims that the Court was deferential to President Trump in 2025. He emphasized that judicial independence remains a cornerstone of American democracy, even under mounting scrutiny.

Chief Justice John Roberts has paused a deadline requiring the Trump administration to return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador. The Supreme Court’s intervention highlights significant concerns over immigration enforcement errors and their human impact.