The Supreme Court was hit by a flurry of damaging new leaks Sunday as a series of confidential memos written by the chief justice were revealed byĀ The New York Times.

The courtā€™s Chief JusticeĀ John Roberts was clear to his fellow justices in February: He wanted the court to take up a case weighingĀ Donald Trumpā€™s right to presidential immunityā€”and he seemed inclined to protect the former president.

ā€œI think it likely that we will view the separation of powers analysis differently,ā€ Roberts wrote to hisĀ Supreme CourtĀ peers, according to a privateĀ memoĀ obtained by theĀ *Times.Ā *He was referencing the D.C. Circuit Court of Appealsā€™Ā decision to allow the case to move forward.

Roberts took an unusual level of involvement in this and other cases that ultimately benefited Trump, according to theĀ Timesā€” his handling of the cases surprised even some other justices on the high court, across ideological lines. As president, Trump appointed three of the members of its current conservative supermajority.

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      Imagine how much worse off we would be if that kid actually had manage to not miss Trump. We would likely still have Biden running for president against God knows what.

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      Realistically killing john roberts would save american lives, who can say if good or bad.

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      2 months ago

      You could have made the same point without being disgusting by saying impeach.

      I understand your frustration. I really, really do. But the trouble with political violence is that it doesnā€™t end there. Look at our justice system - it isnā€™t about making people whole, itā€™s about getting even. Thatā€™s what the other 40% of America will do. I donā€™t want a civil war in my lifetime.

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      Bro, please stop. Itā€™s a bad look, itā€™s morally and ethically wrong, and it hurts our chance at never having to hear Trumpā€™s name ever again.

      You should be banned and your comment should be deleted. If you want to be a dumbfuck, please do it into the mirror like your apparent role model, Travis Bickle.

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        Maybe politicians should think about violence when they destroy so many peoples lives for their corporate overlords.