Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts' Defense of Judicial Independence

Key Points

• Roberts stresses the importance of an independent judiciary in a public appearance
• Defends federal courts against accusations of 'activist judges'
• Highlights the role of federal courts in deciding cases and checking government excesses

Pros

• Emphasizes the importance of an independent judiciary
• Defends the role of federal courts in checking the excesses of Congress or the executive

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