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Chief Justice John Roberts makes rare public appearance, defends judicial independence
Posted on 5/8/25 at 9:28 am
Posted on 5/8/25 at 9:28 am
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At the event, Roberts doubled down on his statement rebuking President Donald Trump's call to impeach Judge James Boasberg, who had ruled against the administration's immigration actions in March.
"Well, I've already spoken to that and, you know, impeachment is not how you register disagreement with decisions," Roberts told Judge Lawrence Vilardo of the WDNY.
"That's what we're there for," Roberts continued, referencing the role of the Supreme Court of the United States.
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Roberts called judiciary independence "central" — describing it as the "only real political science innovation" in the Constitution.
"The judiciary is a co-equal branch of government, separate from the others, with the authority to interpret the Constitution as law and strike down, obviously, acts of Congress or acts of the president," he said.
"Its job is to obviously decide cases, but in the course of that, check the excesses of Congress or of the executive, and that does require degree of independence."
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/chief-justice-john-roberts-makes-rare-public-appearance/story?id=121574672
This motherfricker thinks the judiciary runs the country.
What about the excesses of the judiciary John?
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Posted on 5/8/25 at 9:31 am to loogaroo
Should Judges/Justices be able to buy children John?
Posted on 5/8/25 at 9:31 am to loogaroo
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with the authority to interpret the Constitution as law and strike down, obviously, acts of Congress or acts of the president
yeah... about that John... where exactly is that in the Constitution?
Posted on 5/8/25 at 9:32 am to loogaroo
I thought the SC was there to check law for constitutionality. They damn sure dont create law.
impeachment is not how you register disagreement Unless it concerns Donald J Trump/
impeachment is not how you register disagreement Unless it concerns Donald J Trump/
Posted on 5/8/25 at 9:32 am to loogaroo
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This motherfricker thinks the judiciary runs the country.
Well, it certainly seems like they do, lately.
I think this the sparkling gem of his remarks
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Its job is to obviously decide cases, but in the course of that, check the excesses of Congress or of the executive, and that does require degree of independence."
Who decides what's "excessive" outside of deciding cases? God complex.
Posted on 5/8/25 at 9:33 am to udtiger
His bias is finally on public display. Everything we suspected.
This post was edited on 5/8/25 at 9:35 am
Posted on 5/8/25 at 9:34 am to loogaroo
He sure likes to rule from the bench like most judges
Posted on 5/8/25 at 9:35 am to loogaroo
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impeachment is not how you register disagreement with decisions
So I even know more than this dufas? Impeachment is exactly how you register disagreement with decision, especially when they are immoral and unconstitutional
Posted on 5/8/25 at 9:35 am to loogaroo
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impeachment is not how you register disagreement with decisions
quote:I'm probably reading too much into his second statement above, but it sure sounds to me he's tipping his hand in what the result would be of an appeal of Boasberg's silly rulings when they reach the Supremes..
"That's what we're there for,"
"You don't have to remove Boasberg. Just appeal his rulings and we'll take care of it..."
Posted on 5/8/25 at 9:35 am to themunch
I had to quit watching the interview. It will make your blood boil.
Posted on 5/8/25 at 9:38 am to loogaroo
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This motherfricker thinks the judiciary runs the country.
Unfortunately none of the three branches of government understand or care that they alone do not wield sole power.
Thay 100% all try to get away with as much as possible to consolidate power for themselves. When this isn't challenged and pushed back against it becomes precedent and commonly accepted, usurping the true nature and function of our government.
All by design mind you.
Posted on 5/8/25 at 9:44 am to udtiger
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yeah... about that John... where exactly is that in the Constitution?
Marbury v. Madison has been a thing since almost the Constitution, ruled on by "Founding Fathers"
Judicial review isn't a controversial topic in terms of our system of law, or at least, shouldn't be.
Posted on 5/8/25 at 9:45 am to LSURussian
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I'm probably reading too much into his second statement above, but it sure sounds to me he's tipping his hand in what the result would be of an appeal of Boasberg's silly rulings when they reach the Supremes..
On the same wavelength, I read that and thought about Leftists responding by saying that this shows his bias
Posted on 5/8/25 at 9:50 am to loogaroo
He contradicts himself. He says judiciary is co equal branch but then says impeachment is not how you handle disagreement with the judiciary
Impeachment is the mechanism that the legislative and executive branches keep an equal check on the judiciary.
Robert’s is basically saying the judiciary is above the other two and beyond reproach
Impeachment is the mechanism that the legislative and executive branches keep an equal check on the judiciary.
Robert’s is basically saying the judiciary is above the other two and beyond reproach
Posted on 5/8/25 at 10:07 am to loogaroo
quote:He has it backwards. The Constitution does provide for impeachment of judges. But nowhere does it say courts can "strike down" acts of Congress or the president.
impeachment is not how you register disagreement with decisions...
The judiciary...with the authority to interpret the Constitution as law and strike down, obviously, acts of Congress or acts of the president.
Posted on 5/8/25 at 10:18 am to SlowFlowPro
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Marbury v. Madison has been a thing since almost the Constitution, ruled on by "Founding Fathers"
Like fricking clockwork.
The Court unilaterally decides it has the ultimate authority.
That's like me unilaterally deciding I am the richest man on Earth.
Posted on 5/8/25 at 10:21 am to loogaroo
JR must have a brain worm…..
Posted on 5/8/25 at 10:24 am to loogaroo
Impeachment is the tool established by the US Const to check the power and authority of a lifetime appointed federal judge. He should retake civics class.
Posted on 5/8/25 at 10:27 am to loogaroo
If the Judiciary branch is independent, then so is the Executive. Judiciary should not interfere with Executive
Posted on 5/8/25 at 10:27 am to loogaroo
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impeachment is not how you register disagreement with decisions
That's not what the impeachment call is for you intentionally dishonest frick.
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