In sobering year-end report, chief justice laments litany of threats judges face, which he says put the rule of law at risk

Summary

Chief Justice John Roberts warned that violence, intimidation, disinformation, and threats to disobey court rulings are endangering judicial independence in the U.S.

In his annual report, he highlighted a rise in threats against judges, citing examples of attacks, murders, and doxxing incidents.

Roberts also criticized political interference, referencing past comments by Donald Trump and Chuck Schumer.

Public confidence in the Supreme Court is at historic lows amid ethics controversies. Critics, including Rep. Jamie Raskin, accused Roberts of ignoring these internal issues in his report.

  • @ceenote
    55•5 days ago

    “Corrupt Official Prefers Compromising Integrity for Bribes Instead of Threats”

    It’s like an Onion headline.