WASHINGTON — In an era of stark partisan polarization, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. steered the Supreme Court toward the middle, doling out victories to both left and right in the most consequential term in recent memory.
The term, which ended Thursday, included rulings that will be taught to law students for generations — on presidential power and on the rights of gay and transgender workers.
The court turned back an effort to narrow abortion rights, and it protected young immigrants known as Dreamers. It expanded the role of religion in public life, and it cut back on the power of independent agencies.
It took steps to prevent chaos when the Electoral College meets after the presidential election. And it handed Native Americans their.