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Roberts, in one of his most sweeping statements of the day, affirmed that he believes the U.S. Constitution protects a right to privacy. He called Roe v. Wade—the landmark 1973 Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion—both “settled law” and...
But Roberts refused to delve into any particular cases regarding the issue of abortion, noting that such issues are likely to come before the Court again.
The senators present at the hearing also questioned Roberts about his views on issues such as civil rights, the separation and balance of powers, civil liberties in wartime, gender discrimination, and the role of the federal government in state and local matters.
But while Roberts, who said that he does not feel uncomfortable being labeled a “strict constructionist,” expounded on his general approach to the law, his reluctance to discuss the specifics of cases and issues that are likely to come before the Court appeared to...
Sen. Joseph R. Biden, D-Del., repeatedly interrupted Roberts during Biden’s questioning of the nominee and accused him of giving “misleading” answers.