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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.

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Chief Justice 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.

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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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Chief Justice Blasts Intimidation, Defiance of Judges in Year-End Report

Chief Justice John Roberts identifies the top behaviors that threaten to undermine the “critical function” courts perform in ...

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John Roberts is worried about all the wrong things

As New Year’s Eve traditions go, this one is pretty tame. At 6 p.m., exactly when one might release news if the goal is the smallest possible audience, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts ...

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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 ...

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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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