Chief justice John Roberts calls for end to ‘dangerous’ hostility toward judges

Chief Justice John Roberts publicly criticized the increasing hostility directed at judges, stating it is "dangerous" and must cease. His remarks, delivered at Rice University in Houston, came shortly after former President Donald Trump's renewed social media attacks on judges who have ruled against him. While Roberts didn't name Trump, he emphasized that personal attacks on judges, as opposed to criticisms of legal analysis, are crossing a line. Roberts has previously defended the judiciary against Trump's criticisms, including calling impeachment an inappropriate response to judicial disagreement. Trump's recent attacks focused on Judge James Boasberg, whom he criticized for blocking subpoenas in a criminal investigation and called for his removal and disciplinary action.

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