US Chief Justice John Roberts slams Trump’s call to impeach a federal judge
5 days, 3 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 he blasted Judge James E Boasberg, who serves in the federal district court in Washington, DC. “Public officials, too, regrettably have engaged in recent attempts to intimidate judges — for example, suggesting political bias in the judge’s adverse rulings without a credible basis for such allegations,” Roberts wrote.

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'Crime and Chaos': Trump goes on Truth Social rant after judge's 'angry order'
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1 day, 13 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, 16 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
2 days, 3 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 …

Trump pressures courts after reprimand on deportations
2 days, 3 hours ago

Trump pressures courts after reprimand on deportations

Raw Story  

US President Donald Trump demanded Thursday that courts stop blocking his agenda, edging closer to a constitutional showdown after a judge suggested the administration ignored an order to block summary deportations. "It is our goal to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, and such a high aspiration can never be done if Radical and Highly Partisan Judges are allowed to stand in …

Ex-federal judge flags 'frightening part' about Trump’s impeachment threats
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2 days, 7 hours ago

Ex-federal judge flags 'frightening part' about Trump’s impeachment threats

Raw Story  

As President Donald Trump's executive actions continue to get shot down by federal judges, he's since retaliated by stoking calls for impeachment. This week, Trump and his biggest supporters have railed against both U.S. District Judge James Boasberg — who ordered two deportation flights be turned around in response to Trump invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 — and …

Trump ruled to have flouted the law more than a dozen times since taking office: report
2 days, 13 hours ago

Trump ruled to have flouted the law more than a dozen times since taking office: report

Raw Story  

Federal judges have ruled that the current administration has defied the law in more than a dozen cases, including three major rulings this week, in the short time since Trump has taken office, according to reporting in The Washington Post. Senior political reporter Aaron Blake wrote, "The total works out to one such finding about every four days," that the …

'Hopes people are stupid': Critics slam Republican's effort to impeach judge
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3 days, 7 hours ago

'Hopes people are stupid': Critics slam Republican's effort to impeach judge

Raw Story  

Rep. Brandon Gill appeared on Newsmax Wednesday, attacking U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg, who is presiding over the case involving the flights that deported people the Donald Trump administration alleged were gang members. The judge will ultimately decide whether "to hold a government official within the Trump administration in contempt of court," said PBS News Hour correspondent Laura Barron-Lopez. …

'The cowardice!' Republican slammed for anonymous attack on Trump
3 days, 8 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 …

'Certain to fail': Mike Johnson has a new 'headache' thanks to Trump
3 days, 12 hours ago

'Certain to fail': Mike Johnson has a new 'headache' thanks to Trump

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump on Momday got a stern rebuke from U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts after calling for the impeachment of U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelan nationals allegedly associated with the gang Tren de Aragua. And according to Politico reporters Rachael Bade and Meredith Lee Hill, their efforts are "quickly turning …

'There's a connection there': Analyst says this is how Trump 'triggered' John Roberts
3 days, 15 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, 16 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
4 days, 3 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 …

"Partisan activists from the bench": White House attacks federal judges, promises more deportations
4 days, 3 hours ago

"Partisan activists from the bench": White House attacks federal judges, promises more deportations

Salon  

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt continued the Trump administration's attack on the federal judiciary on Wednesday, accusing judges of "acting as partisan activists" in their objections to President Donald Trump's agenda. While Leavitt said on Wednesday that the Trump administration "will continue to comply" with court orders, she added that "Americans can absolutely expect to see the continuation of …

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

John Roberts has enabled Trump. Now he hopes to restrain him
4 days, 3 hours ago

John Roberts has enabled Trump. Now he hopes to restrain him

CNN  

CNN — Once again, it comes down to John Roberts and Donald Trump. The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose.” For US district court judges, currently on the front lines of the Trump litigation, Roberts’ defense was heartening, if overdue. It says if you don’t like what the judge holds, appeal,” Breyer told CNN, repeating, “Appeal.” As the …

Retired Justice Stephen Breyer defends federal judges under attack from White House in CNN interview
4 days, 3 hours ago

Retired Justice Stephen Breyer defends federal judges under attack from White House in CNN interview

CNN  

CNN — Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer on Wednesday defended federal judges that have come under withering criticism from President Donald Trump and his allies for a series of rulings that have slowed the White House’s agenda. Breyer, who retired from the court in 2022, said that every judge in the nation is “aware of the climate of the …

John Roberts has enabled Trump. Now he hopes to restrain him
4 days, 3 hours ago

John Roberts has enabled Trump. Now he hopes to restrain him

CNN  

CNN — Once again, it comes down to John Roberts and Donald Trump. The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose.” For US district court judges, currently on the front lines of the Trump litigation, Roberts’ defense was heartening, if overdue. It says if you don’t like what the judge holds, appeal,” Breyer told CNN, repeating, “Appeal.” As the …

'Setting the entire judiciary on fire': MAGA irate as chief justice admonishes Trump
4 days, 3 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, 6 hours 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, 6 hours 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, 10 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 …

'Not appropriate': Chief Justice Roberts smacks down Trump's call to impeach judge
4 days, 11 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 …

Roberts rejects Trump’s call for impeaching judge who ruled against his deportation plans
4 days, 12 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
5 days, 3 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
5 days, 3 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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5 days, 3 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 …

Judge who Trump says should be impeached gives DOJ another deadline for details on deportation flights
5 days, 3 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 …

'Very big deal': 'Astonished' ex-judge sounds alarm at Trump's latest act of defiance
5 days, 7 hours ago

'Very big deal': 'Astonished' ex-judge sounds alarm at Trump's latest act of defiance

Raw Story  

Former federal Judge John E. Jones III made clear the significance of the Trump administration’s bold defiance of a court order to return deportation flights to the United States – a move he called “a very big deal.” Jones on Monday ripped into President Donald Trump and his administration’s refusal to comply with a temporary restraining order issued by U.S. …

Elon Musk wants to impeach judge who blocked Alien Enemies Act
6 days, 3 hours ago

Elon Musk wants to impeach judge who blocked Alien Enemies Act

India Today  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk was furious after a federal judge attempted to halt the deportation of Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. Judge James Boasberg on Saturday blocked President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act, an 18th century bill, to deport members of the Venezuelan gang Teen de Aragua. Federal judges in the US can be impeached if the …

Federal judges push back on calls for impeaching jurists who rule against Trump
1 week, 5 days ago

Federal judges push back on calls for impeaching jurists who rule against Trump

CNN  

CNN — Two senior members of the federal judiciary on Tuesday pushed back on Republican threats to impeach judges who rule against President Donald Trump, asserting that such a move would “short circuit” the appeals process. “It is a concern,” said US Circuit Judge Richard Sullivan, whom Trump nominated to the federal appeals court in New York during his first …

Trump's hot mic moment with Supreme Court Justice sparks wild conspiracy theories as he issues response
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump's hot mic moment with Supreme Court Justice sparks wild conspiracy theories as he issues response

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump responded to wild theories from 'sleazebag' critics regarding a hot mic moment between himself and Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts before the presidential address to Congress. Meanwhile, HuffPo used their imagination with the headline: 'Donald Trump Rips The Mask Off Of John Roberts' Court In One Sentence' 'Roberts gave Trump a get-out-of-jail-free card, and Trump is grateful,' …

Donald Trump Thanks Justice John Roberts In Telling Interaction
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Donald Trump Thanks Justice John Roberts In Telling Interaction

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As President Donald Trump made his way out of Congress following his first speech to the body since retaking office in January, he stopped to shake hands with the four Supreme Court justices in attendance. "Thank you again, I won't forget it," President Donald Trump said to Chief Justice John Roberts after his speech to a joint …

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. …

After Trump goes 0-3 in court, Musk again demands judges be impeached
3 weeks, 3 days ago

After Trump goes 0-3 in court, Musk again demands judges be impeached

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy DOGE boss Elon Musk once again called for judges to …

As judges move to block Trump's executive orders, who has the ultimate power?
1 month, 1 week ago

As judges move to block Trump's executive orders, who has the ultimate power?

NPR  

As judges move to block Trump's executive orders, who has the ultimate power? Judges have largely been pushing back, temporarily blocking many of Trump's efforts, including pausing the dismantling of government agencies, such as the United States Agency for International Development. But the executive has almost invariably honored what the court said because it's part of our separation of powers …

Trump reported to be 'threatening to turn the Supreme Court's biggest fear into reality'
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump reported to be 'threatening to turn the Supreme Court's biggest fear into reality'

Raw Story  

Donald Trump is threatening to turn the Supreme Court's biggest fear into a reality, Bloomberg reported on Friday. In an article entitled, "Trump Will Force the Supreme Court to Face Its Biggest Fear Throughout US history," reporter Greg Stohr details the historical concerns about Presidents potentially ignoring lawful court orders. "That age-old quandary is becoming newly relevant as Donald Trump …

Trump says he ‘always’ abides by court orders as allies lay groundwork to defy them
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump says he ‘always’ abides by court orders as allies lay groundwork to defy them

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump claims he will “always abide by the …

Here’s what federal judges could do if they’re ignored by the Trump administration
1 month, 1 week ago

Here’s what federal judges could do if they’re ignored by the Trump administration

CNN  

CNN — Recent court orders slowing down or indefinitely blocking President Donald Trump’s policy blitz have raised the specter that the executive branch might openly flout the federal judiciary and prompted questions about how judges would respond. Fears that the Trump administration might deliberately break into a pattern of not following judicial rulings with which it disagrees were amplified earlier …

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor says she has faith court orders will be honored
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor says she has faith court orders will be honored

CNN  

CNN — Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Tuesday that she has faith federal court orders will be honored in the United States amid a roiling debate over President Donald Trump’s commitment to following judicial rulings that have put some of his policies on hold. “Court decisions stand,” the high court’s most senior liberal justice said during an event in …

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

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his new administration. 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. Over the past 24 hours, officials ranging from billionaire Elon Musk to Vice President JD Vance …

Vance and Musk question the authority of the courts as Trump’s agenda faces legal pushback
1 month, 2 weeks 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
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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’ MAGA conversion: How Donald Trump remade the Supreme Court in his image
6 months ago

John Roberts’ MAGA conversion: How Donald Trump remade the Supreme Court in his image

Salon  

Since he was appointed Supreme Court chief justice by George W. Bush in 2005, John Roberts has been something of an enigma. As to his legal philosophy, a review of his record by the left-leaning nonprofit Take Back the Court Action Fund suggests that “Roberts has been one of the most conservative justices since joining the Supreme Court in 2005.” …

Supreme Court chief justice denies ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro’s bid to stave off prison sentence
1 year ago

Supreme Court chief justice denies ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro’s bid to stave off prison sentence

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday refused to halt a prison sentence for former Trump White House official Peter Navarro as he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction. The Monday order signed by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, who handles emergency applications from Washington, D.C., said he has “no basis to disagree” with the appeals court ruling, though …

Ex-federal judge warns Trump that his ‘inexcusable’ attacks on judges could ‘imperil’ his cases
1 year, 7 months ago

Ex-federal judge warns Trump that his ‘inexcusable’ attacks on judges could ‘imperil’ his cases

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former President Donald Trump’s “inexcusable” online attacks on judges overseeing …

John Roberts’ absurd double standard: He’ll embrace checks and balances for Trump, but not for his own court.
1 year, 10 months ago

John Roberts’ absurd double standard: He’ll embrace checks and balances for Trump, but not for his own court.

Slate  

Last week, Chief Justice John Roberts sent a one-page letter declining Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin’s invitation to testify today about Supreme Court ethics. Indeed, three years ago, Roberts wrote the court’s 7–2 majority opinion in Trump v. Mazars, the landmark case testing Congress’ power to compel production of President Donald Trump’s tax returns and other financial records. Roberts …

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 …

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