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Also Known As John Glover Roberts, Jr.
Born January 27, 1955 (age 71) • Buffalo • New York
Title / Office supreme court (2005-), United States • Supreme Court of the United States (2005-), United States
Role In Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission • District of Columbia v. Heller • Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization • Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin • McDonald v. City of Chicago • Obergefell v. Hodges • Shelby County v. Holder • Trump v. Anderson • Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.

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