Chief Justice Roberts Warns of Threats to Judicial Independence in Year-End Report
Chief Justice John Roberts highlights violence, intimidation, and false information threatening judicial independence, urging respect for court rulings in his year-end report.
Supreme Court chief justice calls for deference to judiciary
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In his 2024 Year-End Report, Chief Justice John Roberts raised alarms over threats to judicial independence, specifically citing increased violence, intimidation, and widespread disinformation. He emphasized that disrespect towards judges could incite violence and undermine the rule of law. With threats to federal judges tripling in the past decade and public officials, including politicians, contributing to this hostile environment, Roberts called for heightened respect for judicial authority. He noted that disinformation, particularly spread via social media, exacerbates these issues, leading to diminished public confidence in the judiciary.
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