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Chief Justice John Roberts defends judicial independence

Chief Justice John Roberts warns of threats to judicial independence ahead of Trump inauguration

The chief justice's year-end report did not name the president-elect, though it did accuse some public officials of attempting to intimidate judges.

The Associated Press on MSN · 4d

Chief Justice John Roberts defends judicial independence, says it is under threat in several ways

Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defense Tuesday of judicial independence, which he said is under threat from intimidation, disinformation and the prospect of public officials defying court orders.

The New York Times · 6d

Chief Justice Roberts Condemns Threats to Judicial Independence

In his year-end report on the federal judiciary, the chief justice decried violence, intimidation and disinformation and warned against defiance of court rulings.

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Enough is (Apparently) Enough - Part III

It has been a remarkable feature of the Federal Circuit's suspension of the Honorable Judge Pauline Newman that few have ...

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Opinion: Utah’s judicial independence is at risk

These developments are part of a broader, nationwide trend where state legislatures seek to consolidate power, often at the expense of judicial independence. In 2023 alone, legislators in 29 ...

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Reforming justice or undermining it? Mexico’s judicial crossroads

Mexico’s reform proposes to democratize the judiciary. However, selection by popular ballot will likely undermine judicial ...

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'The final threat to judicial independence': As Trump administration looms, Roberts' year-end report implores executive branch to abide by high court rulings

"Most cases have a winner and a loser," the chief justice writes. "Every Administration suffers defeats in the court system." ...

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