Duncan Levin Examines Chief Justice Roberts and the Supreme Court’s Legitimacy Debate for MS NOW

Duncan Levin authored an opinion piece for MS NOW examining Chief Justice John Roberts’ recent comments about public perceptions of the Supreme Court. The article addresses the broader question of judicial legitimacy and the importance of consistency, transparency, and public confidence in the Court’s institutional role.

The piece discusses how major Supreme Court decisions are understood not only through their legal reasoning, but also through their cumulative effect on public trust in the judiciary. Levin brings his perspective as a former federal prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and law school lecturer to a timely discussion about courts, constitutional interpretation, and the rule of law.

Read the full article here.