'Not appropriate': Chief Justice Roberts smacks down Trump's call to impeach judge
4 days, 5 hours ago

'Not appropriate': Chief Justice Roberts smacks down Trump's call to impeach judge

Raw Story  

Chief Justice John Roberts issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump's desire to impeach the judge who ordered the administration to recall planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to a prison in El Salvador. Here you have Chief Justice John Roberts appearing to push back on statements President Trump made earlier today, suggesting that Judge James Boasberg, who, of course, temporarily blocked deportations by the Trump administration or at least tried to, should be impeached." In his statement, the Chief Justice wrote, "For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. "Now, this is, of course, a very short statement, but it says so much.because earlier today, in a Truth Social post, President Trump sort of went on a tangent about how angry he was at this judge and saying, 'This judge, like many of the crooked judges I am forced to appear before, should be impeached.'"

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'Crime and Chaos': Trump goes on Truth Social rant after judge's 'angry order'
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1 day, 7 hours ago

'Crime and Chaos': Trump goes on Truth Social rant after judge's 'angry order'

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social Friday to rant at the judicial system during an ongoing clash with U.S. District Court James E. Boasberg. It's Trump's latest attack since his administration allegedly ignored Judge Boasberg's order to turn around a plane full of Venezuelan immigrants being flown to prison in El Salvador. On Thursday, Judge Boasberg issued an "angry …

Trump's latest maneuvering will 'not sit well with John Roberts': legal expert
1 day, 10 hours ago

Trump's latest maneuvering will 'not sit well with John Roberts': legal expert

Raw Story  

The Donald Trump administration's abrasive battles with judges combined with new news that the president bullied a highly-regarded law firm into submission is not going unnoticed by members of the Supreme Court and could come back to haunt him. That is the opinion of Politico's Senior Legal Affairs correspondent Josh Gerstein who appeared on MSNBC on Friday morning and claimed …

Judge Boasberg and Trump Justice Department to face off in court as tension mounts in deportation flights fight
1 day, 21 hours ago

Judge Boasberg and Trump Justice Department to face off in court as tension mounts in deportation flights fight

CNN  

CNN — A federal judge will come face-to-face with Justice Department attorneys Friday in the wake of President Donald Trump’s call for his impeachment over how the jurist has handled a challenge to Trump’s use of a sweeping wartime authority to quickly deport some noncitizens. The hearing before US District Judge James Boasberg comes as the he navigates a high-profile …

'The cowardice!' Republican slammed for anonymous attack on Trump
3 days, 2 hours ago

'The cowardice!' Republican slammed for anonymous attack on Trump

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump, SpaceX/Tesla/X.com leader Elon Musk and other MAGA Republicans are calling for federal judges who block the president's executive orders to be impeached. One of Trump's targets is U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelan nationals allegedly associated with the dangerous Tren de Aragua gang. The following day, Politico published an article detailing …

'There's a connection there': Analyst says this is how Trump 'triggered' John Roberts
3 days, 9 hours ago

'There's a connection there': Analyst says this is how Trump 'triggered' John Roberts

Raw Story  

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday issued a rare public rebuke of President Donald Trump after he called for the impeachment of a judge who had sharply questioned his administration's decision to employ the Alien Enemies Act to engage in mass deportations. CNN Supreme Court analyst Joan Biskupic on Wednesday explained why the chief justice decided to go …

'Redline for Chief Justice': Attorney says 'unusual' Roberts move could signal what's next
3 days, 9 hours ago

'Redline for Chief Justice': Attorney says 'unusual' Roberts move could signal what's next

Raw Story  

Donald Trump may have crossed a "redline" for Chief Justice John Roberts, an ex-prosecutor said. Vance goes on to say that "it’s important that chief justice took this modest but unusual-for-the-court step today." "Perhaps the chief justice will reflect on how frequently he has been called upon to do so during the Trump administration, something almost unheard of during other …

Trump has "declared war on the rule of law," says retired conservative judge J. Michael Luttig
3 days, 21 hours ago

Trump has "declared war on the rule of law," says retired conservative judge J. Michael Luttig

Salon  

President Donald Trump and his allies' calls to impeach certain federal judges is causing a constitutional crisis, warned former federal judge J. Michael Luttig, who said on MSNBC Tuesday that the administration has effectively "declared war on the rule of law in America." The White House's saber-rattling against the American judiciary, a body conceived to hold government officials and elected …

Trump is becoming a bigger problem for the Supreme Court — and John Roberts can't control it
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3 days, 21 hours ago

Trump is becoming a bigger problem for the Supreme Court — and John Roberts can't control it

Salon  

Last Friday President Trump gave a speech at the Department of Justice to an assembled staff full of handpicked supporters. After the joint session of Congress last month, he walked down to the Supreme Court justices in attendance and shook Chief John Roberts' hand saying, "thank you, thank you, I won't forget it." And this time, he's joined his comrade …

'Setting the entire judiciary on fire': MAGA irate as chief justice admonishes Trump
3 days, 21 hours ago

'Setting the entire judiciary on fire': MAGA irate as chief justice admonishes Trump

Raw Story  

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts recently came to the defense of the federal courts in response to President Donald Trump calling for the impeachment of a judge who ruled against him. The Daily Beast reported that the far-right commentariat has been setting its sights on the chief justice and the federal courts at large since Roberts' statement on Tuesday. …

Why Trump Decided to Engineer a Constitutional Crisis Now
4 days ago

Why Trump Decided to Engineer a Constitutional Crisis Now

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. The first constitutional crisis of Donald Trump’s second term is hurtling forward as the Justice Department continues to conceal information about the administration’s alleged defiance of a judicial order halting its illegal deportation policies. At Monday’s hearing, Boasberg said …

A look at the judge who blocked Trump’s deportations and is now facing calls for impeachment
4 days ago

A look at the judge who blocked Trump’s deportations and is now facing calls for impeachment

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The federal judge who ruled against Donald Trump’s deportation plans and is now facing calls for his impeachment is no stranger to politically fraught cases — including ones involving the president. In his 14 years on the federal bench, James “Jeb” Boasberg has resolved secret grand jury disputes that arose during the special counsel investigations into Trump, oversaw …

Chief Justice Roberts slams Trump's call for judge impeachment
4 days, 4 hours ago

Chief Justice Roberts slams Trump's call for judge impeachment

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare public rebuke of President Donald Trump on Tuesday, criticizing the president’s call for the impeachment of a federal judge over an immigration-related ruling. US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts attends inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the US Capitol. Roberts’ comments followed Trump’s call for the impeachment of Washington-based District Judge James …

Roberts rejects Trump’s call for impeaching judge who ruled against his deportation plans
4 days, 6 hours ago

Roberts rejects Trump’s call for impeaching judge who ruled against his deportation plans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In an extraordinary display of conflict between the executive and judiciary branches, Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls for impeaching judges Tuesday, shortly after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of one who ruled against his deportation plans. “The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose.” The rare statement came just hours after a social media post …

I'm just doing what the voters wanted: Trump slams judge over immigration ruling
4 days, 21 hours ago

I'm just doing what the voters wanted: Trump slams judge over immigration ruling

India Today  

President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for the impeachment of a federal judge who blocked his deportation plans, escalating tensions between the executive and judicial branches. The controversy arose after US District Judge James E. Boasberg issued an order blocking deportation flights that Trump sought to implement using wartime authorities from an 18th-century law. In a post on Truth Social, …

"Impeachment is not appropriate": Chief Justice Roberts slaps down MAGA attacks on federal judge
4 days, 21 hours ago

"Impeachment is not appropriate": Chief Justice Roberts slaps down MAGA attacks on federal judge

Salon  

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has heard enough of MAGA threats against a federal judge who ordered President Donald Trump's administration to halt deportations of Venezuelan nationals suspected of being gang members. U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg has faced days of smears and calls for his impeachment after issuing a temporary restraining order demanding that the Trump administration …

Impeachment not appropriate: Chief Justice rejects Trump's call to remove judges
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4 days, 21 hours ago

Impeachment not appropriate: Chief Justice rejects Trump's call to remove judges

India Today  

In an extraordinary display of conflict between the executive and judiciary branches, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls for impeaching federal judges shortly after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of a judge who ruled against his deportation plans. Trump administration lawyers defended their actions, saying Boasberg's written order wasn't explicit, while an attorney for the American Civil …

US Chief Justice John Roberts slams Trump’s call to impeach a federal judge
4 days, 21 hours ago

US Chief Justice John Roberts slams Trump’s call to impeach a federal judge

Al Jazeera  

President Donald Trump has called for the impeachment of US federal Judge James Boasberg after he ruled against a recent deportation effort. The leading authority on the United States Supreme Court has issued a rare statement rebuking US President Donald Trump for calling for a federal judge’s impeachment. Roberts’s remarks arrived within hours of Trump’s own social media missive, wherein …

Judge who Trump says should be impeached gives DOJ another deadline for details on deportation flights
4 days, 21 hours ago

Judge who Trump says should be impeached gives DOJ another deadline for details on deportation flights

CNN  

CNN — A federal judge is giving the Justice Department until Wednesday at noon to provide him, under seal, with more information about deportations the Trump administration carried out pursuant to President Donald Trump’s use of a sweeping wartime authority. The demand from US District Judge James Boasberg comes as he continued on a hurried “fact-finding” mission about the administration’s …

Ex-prosecutor says Trump risks 'someone getting held in contempt' after speech admission
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ex-prosecutor says Trump risks 'someone getting held in contempt' after speech admission

Raw Story  

MSNBC legal analyst Joyce Vance distilled President Donald Trump's marathon address to Congress down to two moments she felt were "worth noting, as markers of where we are" as a country. In a Substack article, Vance dubbed the first moment to remember as "The Stupid," while recounting Trump's words: "I have created the brand new Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE. …

Vance and Musk question the authority of the courts as Trump’s agenda faces legal pushback
1 month, 1 week ago

Vance and Musk question the authority of the courts as Trump’s agenda faces legal pushback

LA Times  

Vice President JD Vance speaks at the International Religious Freedom Summit at the Washington Hilton on Wednesday in Washington. Top Trump administration officials are openly questioning the judiciary’s authority to serve as a check on executive power as the new president’s sweeping agenda faces growing pushback from the courts. Officials including billionaire Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance have …

Chief Justice Roberts defends judicial independence, says it is under threat in several ways
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chief Justice Roberts defends judicial independence, says it is under threat in several ways

LA Times  

The Supreme Court’s chief justice wrote that even if court decisions are unpopular or mark a defeat for a presidential administration, other branches of government must be willing to enforce them. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. issued a defense Tuesday of judicial independence, which he said is under threat from intimidation, disinformation and the prospect of public officials defying …

Chief Justice John Roberts warns of judicial threats — and 'specter of open disregard'
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chief Justice John Roberts warns of judicial threats — and 'specter of open disregard'

Raw Story  

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday issued a stern warning to reject "dangerous" and "open disregard" for federal court rulings from both sides of the political spectrum. "I feel compelled to address four areas of illegitimate activity that, in my view, do threaten the independence of judges on which the rule of law depends: violence, intimidation, disinformation, and …

Chief Justice John Roberts defends judicial independence, says it is under threat in several ways
Trending News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chief Justice John Roberts defends judicial independence, says it is under threat in several ways

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defense Tuesday of judicial independence, which he said is under threat from intimidation, disinformation and the prospect of public officials defying court orders. Roberts, for his part, introduced his letter by recounting a story about King George III stripping colonial judges of lifetime appointments, an order that was “not well received.” Trump …

John Roberts ducks the spotlight by skipping the second Trump impeachment trial
4 years, 1 month ago

John Roberts ducks the spotlight by skipping the second Trump impeachment trial

CNN  

Washington CNN — Chief Justice John Roberts has long been a student of history, but this is one part of history – presiding at the second trial of Donald Trump – he can do without. … And he doesn’t want to do it.” The New York Democrat noted that the Constitution appears to suggest “the chief justice presides for a …

John Roberts defies Trump and conservatives with another legacy decision
4 years, 9 months ago

John Roberts defies Trump and conservatives with another legacy decision

CNN  

CNN — Chief Justice John Roberts saved Obamacare in 2012 – a move forever earning him the wrath of many Republicans – and on Thursday he preserved an Obama-era program that protects young immigrants who came to the US without proper papers, a direct rebuke to President Donald Trump. “If the Chief Justice believes his political judgment is so exquisite, …

Roberts chides Schumer for ‘dangerous’ remarks on 2 justices
5 years ago

Roberts chides Schumer for ‘dangerous’ remarks on 2 justices

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Çhief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday criticized as “inappropriate” and “dangerous” comments that Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer made outside the Supreme Court earlier in the day about Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. In a statement, Schumer spokesman Justin Goodman criticized Roberts, saying that “to follow the right wing’s deliberate misinterpretation of what Sen. Schumer said” shows …

Trump says 2 justices should sit out cases, but they decide
5 years ago

Trump says 2 justices should sit out cases, but they decide

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A month before the Supreme Court takes up cases over his tax returns and financial records, President Donald Trump on Tuesday made the unusual suggestion that two liberal justices should not take part in those or any other cases involving him or his administration. The remarks critical of Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor, New Yorkers like …

John Roberts likely to play modest role in impeachment trial
5 years, 2 months ago

John Roberts likely to play modest role in impeachment trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John Roberts is likely to play a modest role when he presides over the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, in keeping with his frequently repeated insistence that judges are not politicians. The country’s last prolonged look at Roberts came 14 years ago, when he told senators during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing that judges …

Roberts will tap his inner umpire in impeachment trial
5 years, 2 months ago

Roberts will tap his inner umpire in impeachment trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — America’s last prolonged look at Chief Justice John Roberts came 14 years ago, when he told senators during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing that judges should be like baseball umpires, impartially calling balls and strikes. His hair grayer, the 64-year-old Roberts will return to the public eye as he makes the short trip from the Supreme Court to …

Donald Trump hit of judges ideological gap correct
6 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump hit of judges ideological gap correct

Associated Press  

President Trump wasnt wrong last week when he pointed to an obvious ideological gap between judges nominated by a Democratic president versus those nominated by a Republican but legal experts said his mistake was in coupling it with such naked criticism of the judiciary. Mr. Ross said Mr. Trump broke tradition with his complaints last week and Chief Justice John …

Roberts, Trump spar in extraordinary scrap over judges
6 years, 4 months ago

Roberts, Trump spar in extraordinary scrap over judges

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Chief Justice John Roberts clashed Wednesday in an extraordinary public dispute over the independence of America’s judiciary, with Roberts bluntly rebuking the president for denouncing a judge who rejected his migrant asylum policy as an “Obama judge.” There’s no such thing, Roberts declared in a strongly worded statement contradicting Trump and defending judicial independence. …

Isolated and furious, Donald Trump fires back at US Chief Justice John Roberts for saying there aren't any 'Obama judges or Trump judges'
6 years, 4 months ago

Isolated and furious, Donald Trump fires back at US Chief Justice John Roberts for saying there aren't any 'Obama judges or Trump judges'

Firstpost  

“Donald Trump pardoned one turkey, the other one is co-operating with the Mueller probe”, goes a joke on Twitter summing up the jittery White House mood ahead of the big Thanksgiving holiday when turkeys are carved up across America’s dinner tables and Donald Trump hit another low by directly attacking US chief justice John Roberts who contradicted Trump saying there …

In rare rebuke, US Chief Justice Roberts slams Donald Trump: 'No Obama judges or Trump judges, Bush judges or Clinton judges'
6 years, 4 months ago

In rare rebuke, US Chief Justice Roberts slams Donald Trump: 'No Obama judges or Trump judges, Bush judges or Clinton judges'

Firstpost  

US Chief Justice John Roberts is pushing back against President Donald Trump for his description of a judge who ruled against Trump’s migrant asylum policy as an “Obama judge.” Washington: US Chief Justice John Roberts is pushing back against President Donald Trump for his description of a judge who ruled against Trump’s migrant asylum policy as an “Obama judge.” It’s …

Justice Roberts: why he spoke out against Donald Trump’s comments on judges
6 years, 4 months ago

Justice Roberts: why he spoke out against Donald Trump’s comments on judges

CNN  

CNN — Chief Justice John Roberts has watched, silently, as Donald Trump denigrated judges over the years, complaining about one because of his Mexican heritage, referring to another as a “so-called judge” when he ruled against the administration’s Muslim travel ban. Roberts’ response stems specifically from Trump’s comments on Tuesday on District Court Judge Jon Tigar’s Monday night decision to …

US Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump’s ‘Obama judge’ complaint
6 years, 4 months ago

US Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump’s ‘Obama judge’ complaint

Al Jazeera  

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts pushes back against Trump, saying there are no ‘Obama judges or Trump judges’. US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts pushed back on Wednesday against Donald Trump‘s description of a judge who ruled against the president’s new asylum policy as an “Obama judge”. A halt to new asylum rules The ruling Trump criticised that …

US Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump’s ‘Obama judge’ complaint
6 years, 4 months ago

US Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump’s ‘Obama judge’ complaint

Al Jazeera  

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts pushes back against Trump, saying there are no ‘Obama judges or Trump judges’. US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts pushed back on Wednesday against Donald Trump‘s description of a judge who ruled against the president’s new asylum policy as an “Obama judge”. A halt to new asylum rules The ruling Trump criticised that …

Chief Justice Roberts Issues Rare Rebuke To Trump; Trump Fires Back
6 years, 4 months ago

Chief Justice Roberts Issues Rare Rebuke To Trump; Trump Fires Back

NPR  

Chief Justice Roberts Issues Rare Rebuke To Trump; Trump Fires Back Enlarge this image toggle caption Win McNamee/AP Win McNamee/AP Updated at 5:55 p.m. ET In a rare moment of direct criticism, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts rebuked President Trump on Wednesday for the president's description of a federal judge who ruled against his asylum policy as "an Obama …

John Roberts: Chief justice chides President Trump over disparaging remarks
6 years, 4 months ago

John Roberts: Chief justice chides President Trump over disparaging remarks

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump fired back Wednesday after Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare rebuke of the President’s disparaging remarks about federal judges. “Sorry Chief Justice John Roberts, but you do indeed have ‘Obama judges,’ and they have a much different point of view than the people who are charged with the safety of our country. “It’s a …

Roberts, judiciary’s leader, silent on Trump criticism
8 years, 1 month ago

Roberts, judiciary’s leader, silent on Trump criticism

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s unusually personal criticism of federal judges has drawn rebukes from many quarters, including from Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, but not much from the judges themselves. Sasse told MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” ’'Frankly, he got pretty passionate about it,” said Sasse, adding that Gorsuch said any attack on the “‘brothers or sisters of the robe is …

Trump scorned Roberts but could need his Supreme Court vote
8 years, 3 months ago

Trump scorned Roberts but could need his Supreme Court vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It’s a safe bet that when Chief Justice John Roberts and Donald Trump meet outside the Capitol on Inauguration Day, Roberts won’t ask why Trump said terrible things about him. Roberts and the rest of the Supreme Court probably will be called on to review Trump’s major undertakings as president. A month later, in an interview with ABC …

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