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Destroya12 5 points ago +5 / -0

It didn't. OP is being dramatic. John Roberts is still chief justice.

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John789 1 point ago +1 / -0

Okay thanks.

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trump_loving_canuck 11 points ago +11 / -0

When Roberts defects to vote with the liberals, the split will be 5-4 - Thomas is the most senior justice from that majority, which means he will author the opinion.