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In Dissent With Liberal Wing, Roberts Repudiates Gorsuch's 'Cutting' Criticism

"It is a significant matter to override determinations made by public health officials concerning what is necessary for public safety in the midst of a deadly pandemic," the chief justice wrote.

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ssociate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, left, and Chief Justice John Roberts Jr., right, walk down the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court after holding an Investiture ceremony for Justice Gorsuch, on June 15, 2017. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch (left) and Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. walk down the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court after holding an investiture ceremony for Gorsuch on June 15, 2017. (Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM)

In two COVID-related religion cases decided by a divided U.S. Supreme Court late Wednesday night, a dissenting Chief Justice John Roberts Jr., aligned with the court’s liberal wing, rebuked Justice Neil Gorsuch for his characterization of the dissenters as “cutting the Constitution loose during a pandemic.”

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Marcia Coyle

Marcia Coyle

Marcia Coyle, based in Washington, covers the U.S. Supreme Court. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @MarciaCoyle

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