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Roberts Urges Restraint Against Hostility Toward Judges

3/18/2026

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Chief Justice John Roberts condemned personal hostility toward judges at a Rice University speech, urging restraint.
He said criticism of judicial decisions is acceptable, but attacks on individuals are dangerous.
He noted U.S. President Donald Trump had recently derided judges who ruled against his tariffs.
Roberts emphasized that critiques should target legal analysis, not personalities, to protect public trust.

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Chief Justice John Roberts condemned personal hostility toward judges at a Rice University speech, urging restraint.
He said criticism of judicial decisions is acceptable, but attacks on individuals are dangerous.
He noted U.S. President Donald Trump had recently derided judges who ruled against his tariffs.
Roberts emphasized that critiques should target legal analysis, not personalities, to protect public trust.