Chief Justice John Roberts defends judicial independence

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.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts: Courts' independence under threat from violence
The justices also continued to battle low approval ratings and calls for ethics reforms. More Americans have disapproved than approved of the way the Supreme Court is handling its job in surveys conducted by Gallup since September,
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Roberts said robust criticism of judicial rulings is part of American civic life, but some recent attacks had gone too far in threatening to undermine the independence necessary f
Chief Justice John Roberts decries threats to judges, defiance of rulings
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has issued a call for greater protections of judges at all levels from threats and "doxxing" while decrying officials who may attempt to subvert the rulings of the courts.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts issues warning on 'judicial independence' weeks before Trump inauguration
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said Tuesday officials from "across the political spectrum" have shown "open disregard for federal court rulings."

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