ACLJ: Nomination of John Roberts as Chief Justice of Supreme Court "Extraordinary" Choice

September 5, 2005

(Washington, DC) The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), focusing on constitutional law said today that John Roberts who was named today by President Bush to succeed William Rehnquist as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States is a welcomed move that will serve the high court and the nation well.

The nomination of John Roberts as Chief Justice is a welcomed decision one that will serve both the nation and the high court well, said Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ, who argues regularly before the high court.  John Roberts is highly qualified to bring sound leadership to the high court.  With his judicial philosophy of interpreting the Constitution instead of legislating from the bench, John Roberts will set a tone that will resonate with the American people as the high court tackles some of the most challenging issues of the day.  I have known John Roberts for nearly 20 years and worked with him on cases at the Supreme Court and I believe his selection to succeed Chief Justice Rehnquist is an extraordinary move.  With the high courts new term to begin in one month, we call on the Senate to move forward with the confirmation hearings without delay.  The American people deserve to have a Chief Justice on the bench when the court convenes.  There could not be a better person for such an important position than John Roberts.

Led by Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow, the American Center for Law and Justice is based in Washington, D.C.