Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized the importance of “judicial independence” in his recent report as the United States prepares for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
In his annual report on the federal judiciary, Roberts expressed his concerns about maintaining judicial independence.
“It is inherent in judicial work to not please everyone. Most cases result in a winner and a loser. Every administration faces defeats in the court system, some of which have significant implications for executive or legislative authority,” Robert wrote in the 15-page report. “However, despite the popular appeal of court decisions, they have been followed for several decades, avoiding the conflicts of the 1950s and 1960s.”
“In recent years, elected officials from various political backgrounds have hinted at ignoring federal court judgments,” Roberts said, without explicitly naming individuals. “These dangerous suggestions, though sporadic, must be firmly rejected. Preserving judicial independence is crucial. As my late colleague Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote, an independent judiciary is ‘essential to the rule of law,’ but ‘vulnerable to attack; it can be destroyed if society, which the law serves, does not take measures to ensure its preservation.'”
“I urge all Americans to value this legacy from our founding generation and cherish its continuity,” Roberts emphasized.
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Roberts also cited Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, who stressed the need for the three branches of government to collaborate effectively to uphold judicial impartiality and independence that safeguard liberty.
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor stand on the House floor ahead of the annual State of the Union address by President Biden before a joint session on March 7, 2024.
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“Our political system and economic strength depend on the rule of law,” Roberts remarked.
