Overview
- In interviews published Friday, legal scholar Lisa Graves promotes "Without Precedent," asserting Chief Justice John Roberts has remade constitutional doctrine in ways that favor the presidency and President Trump.
- Graves says Roberts orchestrated the Supreme Court's Trump v. United States ruling that recognized broad criminal immunity for "official" acts, which she argues effectively shielded Trump from prosecution.
- She contends Roberts has acted as a political "kingmaker" by using the emergency docket to sweep aside lower‑court restraints and allow unilateral directives to proceed.
- Graves faults Roberts for failing to enforce ethics and recusal standards, pointing to Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito's participation in Jan. 6‑related cases despite perceived conflicts.
- She maintains public confidence in the Supreme Court has plunged to an all‑time low under Roberts' leadership, contributing to what she calls a hyperpartisan, untrusted bench.