Summary
Chief Justice John Roberts’ year-end report controversially likened modern judges facing criticism to civil rights-era judges who dismantled Jim Crow laws.
Critics argue this comparison is inaccurate, noting civil rights judges like Julius Waties Waring faced violence, ostracism, and genuine threats while fighting systemic racism.
Roberts’ framing, alongside similar claims by Justice Alito comparing the Dobbs decision to Brown v. Board, is seen as an attempt to co-opt the heroism of civil rights champions.
Critics contend this effort aims to deflect critiques of today’s judicial decisions, which differ starkly in context and purpose.
I wish that traitor would drop dead.
Then trump gets to put in a worse person
Just have all the geriatrics die together and we can make a whole new country with blackjack and hookers.