As the historic Senate trial of President Trump got underway, Chief Justice John Roberts was sworn in as the presiding judge for the proceedings
WASHINGTON - U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts is poised to become a key figure in the political life of President Donald Trump.
The court hears arguments in cases on Tuesday and Wednesday, including a closely watched dispute over religious rights involving public funding for students to attend private religious schools. The arguments are expected to end at around noon, giving Roberts time to take his place in the Senate for the planned 1 p.m. trial session.
His hand shaking slightly as he held a sheet of paper, Roberts then swore in the senators as jurors. The senators raised their right hands and swore to “do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws.” “The Chief Justice is aware of his responsibilities and is preparing appropriately,” court spokeswomen Kathy Arberg said.
As the justice who is considered the ideological center of the court, Roberts could cast the decisive vote in that case and some other important ones awaiting rulings.
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