Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts reined in Justice Sonia Sotomayor during oral arguments over birthright citizenship and nationwide court injunctions on Thursday.

Sotomayor dominated questioning for several minutes at the outset of Thursday's argument after taking over from Justice Clarence Thomas. She pressed U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer for President Donald Trump's administration on several points relating to the authority for federal courts to issue nationwide injunctions, often speaking over the lawyer and interrupting him.

Sotomayor argued that Trump's order invalidating birthright citizenship violated four Supreme Court precedents, a claim Sauer attempted to contest before Sotomayor interrupted him once again.

"Can I hear the rest of his answer?" Roberts then interjected.

Sauer then elaborated on his statement before questions continued.

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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts interjected during Justice Sonia Sotomayor's questioning at oral argument on Thursday as she repeatedly talked over lawyers.{ai:summary}<p>Chief Justice John Roberts intervened during oral arguments on birthright citizenship and nationwide court injunctions, as Justice Sonia Sotomayor dominated the questioning. She challenged U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer on the legality of Trump's order, interrupting him multiple times. </p><p>Roberts stepped in to allow Sauer to complete his responses amid the heated exchange. The case highlights ongoing debates over federal court authority and the implications of executive orders. #politics</p>

Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts reins in Sotomayor after repeated interruptions

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