Chief Justice Roberts Stresses Judicial Independence at Buffalo Event Attended by 600, Says No Plans to Retire

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Updated May 8, 2025, 09:09 PM

Chief Justice John Roberts has publicly emphasized the importance of judicial independence, stating that the judiciary serves as a check on the excesses of both Congress and the executive branch. His remarks were delivered at a public event in his hometown of Buffalo, New York, marking the 125th anniversary of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, which was attended by 600 people. Roberts' comments come as President Donald Trump and his allies have accused federal judges of partisanship and have called for the impeachment of judges who have blocked administration policies. Roberts reiterated that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement with judicial decisions, referencing a statement he made in March. Justice Roberts also addressed the importance of stare decisis, noting that while overruling precedent is sometimes necessary, it should not be done without special justification. He further indicated that he has no plans to retire as he approaches the 20th anniversary of his confirmation to the Supreme Court. The remarks follow recent statements by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who condemned threats and attacks against judges as attacks on democracy. The Supreme Court is currently considering cases involving the Trump administration, including issues related to deportations and birthright citizenship.

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Benny Johnson

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