Chief Justice Roberts’ Legacy Hangs In Balance

Through a combination of statesmanship and judicial restraint, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has built a reputation as a balanced leader for the Court. But now, with the Court moving toward taking up both the Affordable Care Act and gay marriage, Jeffrey Rosen, CEO of the National Constitution Center, says it appears poised to thrust itself into the fray of two of the most divisive issues in the U.S. right now. How Roberts handles those cases – and Rosen presents a variety of options, not of them easy – will undoubtedly impact the legacy he leaves from his time on the bench.