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.

  • partial_accumen@lemmy.world
    31·
    7 days ago

    Roberts also cited disinformation, exacerbated by social media and in some cases hostile foreign governments, as a problem, as it can “undermine confidence in the court system.”

    No John, the erosion of confidence is your own courts doing. You refuse to hold yourself to ethical standards every other branch of government does.

    • Kbobabob@lemmy.world
      43·
      7 days ago

      You refuse to hold yourself to ethical standards every other branch of government does.

      Which branch is that?

      Legislative branch uses their power to increase their wealth. Probably why they won’t pass a bill banning stocks.

      Executive branch, well I guess we’ll see how far down the ethical road that goes, again…