I repeat what I consider is the ONLY fidelity that the Supreme Court owes. It is not to the executive, nor the Congress, nor itself as an institution. It is only to the law as long as it does not abridge the Constitution and otherwise only to the Constitution. Preserving “precedent” and ruling unanimously is NOT a “Constitutional” imperative of the SCOTUS.
” nor itself as an institution”
I think you have it right there. It is increasingly apparent that for Roberts, the SC “looking good” (unanimity) is more important than handing down decisions that actually follow the constitution.
Well said!