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Former Justice Breyer Defends Judicial Independence Amid Trump Criticism

3/19/2025

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In a compelling CNN interview on March 19, former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer stood up for federal judges facing criticism from President Trump. He passionately highlighted the vital role of judicial independence, urging the need to protect the judiciary from political pressures that threaten its integrity and the rule of law.

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In a compelling CNN interview on March 19, former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer stood up for federal judges facing criticism from President Trump. He passionately highlighted the vital role of judicial independence, urging the need to protect the judiciary from political pressures that threaten its integrity and the rule of law.