it's an opinion piece. it does not say "he is" it says that he is the "de facto" chief justice based on "being the senior associate ruling in the majority" because JR consistently votes with minority.
this give CT the ability to pen the majority opinion and is the most senior associate.
it's an opinion piece. it does not say "he is" it says that he is the "de facto" chief justice based on "being the senior associate ruling in the majority" because JR consistently votes with minority.
this give CT the ability to pen the majority opinion and is the most senior associate.