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Nine justices, nine styles
The article analyzes the distinct questioning styles of the nine Supreme Court justices based on data from 58 oral arguments in October Term 2025, which generated 5,095 questions. It highlights Chief Justice John Roberts' focus on 'limiting principles' to assess the long-term implications of legal arguments, exemplified by his questioning in Chatrie v. United States regarding geofence warrants.
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