The Chief Justice and Statutory Construction: Holding the Government's Feet to the Fire

Authors

Pratik A. Shah, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld L.L.P.

Abstract

The article examines Chief Justice John Roberts' approach to statutory construction, highlighting his tendency to limit government overreach by narrowly interpreting statutes, particularly in federal criminal law and agency deference cases. His decisions reflect a commitment to curbing prosecutorial and agency discretion, ensuring the government operates within legal boundaries.

Disciplines

Courts | Law

Recommended Citation

Pratik A. Shah, The Chief Justice and Statutory Construction: Holding the Government's Feet to the Fire, 38 Cardozo L. Rev. 573 (2016).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/clr/vol38/iss2/7