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Chief Justice Roberts just released his 2019 year-end report on the federal judiciary. At the close of his jauntily written tribute to civic education, I detect a subtle rebuke of some conservative lower-court judges whose recent opinions read like partisan screeds. 1/
He asks his colleagues to promote public confidence in the judiciary thru their rulings to preserve Americas independent judiciary. That means showing humility and integrity in written opinions so the public believes judges are delivering equal justice under law. 6/
Public trust in the courts is a well-worn theme for the Chief. Nothing new there. But these commentsand Robertss direct ask of his colleagueshave a different ring in light of some recent brazenly partisan rulings from lower-court judges. 7/
Link to tweet
Turbineguy
(37,385 posts)it's because they let him. And they don't have to.
shanti
(21,675 posts)because they let him.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)But his actions will speak louder.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,748 posts)patricia92243
(12,607 posts)meanings. Roberts is a Republican.
Volaris
(10,275 posts)Pretty seriously, as far as I can tell.
My take is this:
First hes an advocate of the courts Place in history, then hes a Corporotist, then hes a Catholic, THEN hes a Republican.
I suspect that even McConnell isn't ballsy enough to fuck with him too much.
alittlelark
(18,890 posts)Believe it or not I have faith in Roberts cuz he is 'ALL ABOUT' his legacy.
helpisontheway
(5,008 posts)Boomerproud
(7,974 posts)the absent Merrick Garland by name instead of praising his social work. SCOTUS is the only powerful institution that can derail 45's demagoguery. Legacy indeed.