Chief Justice Roberts says judicial independence is key to checking Congress and the president

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“Judicial independence is crucial,” Roberts, the leader of the Supreme Court and the entire federal judiciary, said at a gathering of judges and lawyers in his hometown.

He described the creation of three co-equal branches of government as the Constitution’s one innovation. “That innovation doesn’t work if the judiciary is not independent,” he said.

The 70-year-old chief justice largely repeated things he has said previously. But his comments, in response to questions from another federal judge, drew applause from the 600 people who gathered to mark the 125th anniversary of federal courts in the Western District of New York.

Asked about comments from Trump and his allies supporting the impeachment of judges because of their rulings, Roberts largely repeated the statement he issued in March. “Impeachment is not how you register disagreement with a decision,” he said.

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Isn't this the same idiot that ruled Trump could just overrule the law, whenever he felt like it? Pick a lane, dumbass.

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That's not what the ruling says and repeating that false interpretation only helps Trump.

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At this ppint I'm not sure that's as important as it should be, because Trump is, in effect, doing whatever he wants -- including ignoring the courts.

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Good thing you crowned Trump last summer you asshat.

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When they write the history of the US's decline into fascism and irrelevance, Roberts and his court will have at least a chapter.

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The Supreme Court has enabled the descent into fascism for decades. From treating corporations as people, to Citizens United to shielding presidents from any kind of scrutiny.

And now this guy comes whining about being sidelined?

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If only shame still existed.

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Feeling shame indicates someone has a conscience and I'm not sure all 9 justices do.

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“Judicial independence is crucial,” Roberts, the leader of the Supreme Court and the entire federal judiciary, said at a gathering of judges and lawyers in his hometown. He described the creation of three co-equal branches of government as the Constitution’s one innovation. “That innovation doesn’t work if the judiciary is not independent,” he said.

Journalist: "What do you think about Western Civilization?"

Gandhi: "I think it would be a good idea."

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Judicial independence for me but not for thee

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