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Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts Defends Judiciary, Rebukes Impeach Calls Ahead of Key Trump Cases

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Updated May 9, 2025, 03:43 PM

Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. delivered a rare public address on May 7, 2025, emphasizing the importance of an independent judiciary as a co-equal branch of government. Roberts highlighted the judiciary's role in checking the excesses of both Congress and the executive branch, including the presidency. His remarks came amid frequent criticisms and attacks from the Trump administration targeting federal courts that have blocked certain policies. Roberts reaffirmed that the judiciary has the authority to interpret the Constitution and strike down acts of Congress or the president when necessary. He also rebuked calls to impeach judges, underscoring the need to defend judicial independence against what he described as assaults on the courts. Justice Sonia Sotomayor also called on lawyers and judges to actively fight to preserve the justice system during an American Bar Association event, stressing the urgency of standing up amid current challenges. Roberts stated he remains committed to his role, saying, "I'm going out feet first." The Chief Justice's defense of the judiciary comes as the Supreme Court prepares to hear key cases related to the Trump administration's policies.

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American Bar Association

@ABAesq

At an ABA event on May 8 in Washington, D.C., Justice Sonia Sotomayor called on lawyers & judges to fight to preserve the justice system. “With all the uncertainty that exists at this moment, this is our time to stand up & be heard,” Sotomayor said. More: https://t.co/yaxzp6P9wG https://t.co/2CyjqGWnQI

Paul Mooney 慕亦仁

@pjmooney

John Roberts again rebukes calls to impeach judges following Trump's attacks on judiciary https://t.co/5B9Il9uPzO

Senator Chris Van Hollen

@ChrisVanHollen

The Chief Justice—who rarely issues these sorts of public rebukes—has once again condemned calls to impeach judges. The Trump Admin's assault on our independent judiciary is right out of the authoritarian playbook. The American people won't tolerate it. https://t.co/JZVluQ2MJR