Chief Justice Roberts Emerges as the Supreme Court’s Central Majority Builder

By Adam Feldman · SCOTUSblog · 2026-08-06

An analysis from SCOTUSblog reveals that Chief Justice John Roberts has become the primary architect of cross-ideological majorities on the current bench. By frequently partnering with the court’s three liberal members and securing a fifth vote from Brett Kavanaugh, Roberts has m

An analysis from SCOTUSblog reveals that Chief Justice John Roberts has become the primary architect of cross-ideological majorities on the current bench. By frequently partnering with the court’s three liberal members and securing a fifth vote from Brett Kavanaugh, Roberts has m