In his annual end-of-year report, Roberts says the independence of the judiciary is threatened by threats of violence, harassment, disinformation and defiance of court rulings.

Summary

Chief Justice John Roberts defended the judiciary against “illegitimate” attacks undermining its independence in his year-end report, citing violence, intimidation, disinformation, and defiance of rulings as critical threats.

He highlighted a rise in threats against judges, referencing protests following the overturning of Roe v. Wade and scrutiny over alleged ethics lapses, particularly involving Justice Clarence Thomas.

Roberts criticized political rhetoric questioning judicial impartiality and social media disinformation.

He also warned against political calls to ignore court decisions, emphasizing the need to uphold judicial authority amid ongoing controversies over recent rulings.

  • Drusas@fedia.io
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    8 days ago

    Other people have already put it better, so I’m going to put it plainly.

    suggesting political bias in the judge’s adverse rulings without a credible basis

    Fuck. You. We know how disingenuous this is, and fuck you.