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Chief Justice Roberts Defends Judicial Independence Amid Attacks

5/10/2025

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Chief Justice John Roberts passionately championed judicial independence in Buffalo, underscoring its vital role in maintaining a balance of power amid rising attacks on judges from President Trump and his supporters. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson echoed this sentiment, denouncing the threats faced by judges. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is poised to deliberate on pivotal cases tied to Trump's policies.

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Chief Justice John Roberts passionately championed judicial independence in Buffalo, underscoring its vital role in maintaining a balance of power amid rising attacks on judges from President Trump and his supporters. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson echoed this sentiment, denouncing the threats faced by judges. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is poised to deliberate on pivotal cases tied to Trump's policies.