Supreme Court Chief Justice says judicial independence under threat, as Trump return looms

Supreme Court Chief Justice says judicial independence under threat, as Trump return looms

[South China Morning Post] - 01/1/2025

John Roberts did not name Trump but said that even if court decisions are unpopular, other branches of government must still enforce them.



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