Could the attorney general provide an example of such an issue, Chief Justice Roberts asked.
States have "no special rights or status" when it comes to standing, Chief Justice Roberts said.
Chief Justice Roberts posed one of the first questions.
Chief Justice Roberts made a strong early showing, coming in third, with 13.
Chief Justice Roberts was unimpressed by this line of argument.
Chief Justice Roberts himself mentioned it, among other topics, a year ago in his first report.
Chief Justice Roberts made all this trouble unnecessary soon after he took his seat.
Chief Justice Roberts's dissents, while few, came in some important cases.
Chief Justice Roberts extended the time limit for both parties by 15 minutes during the arguments.
Chief Justice Roberts asked the Committee to continue its work.