Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts: Courts' independence under threat from violence
The justices also continued to battle low approval ratings and calls for ethics reforms. More Americans have disapproved than approved of the way the Supreme Court is handling its job in surveys conducted by Gallup since September,
Supreme Court chief justice issues major warning before Trump inauguration
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts warned on Tuesday that the United States must continue to uphold "judicial independence."
Arkansas Supreme Court majority blocks chief justice’s attempt to fire 10 judiciary employees
Two days after being sworn in, the Arkansas Supreme Court’s new chief justice attempted to fire several employees of the state court system, which a majority of the court claimed was inappropriate, “unnecessary and unfortunate.
Arkansas Supreme Court stops action after new chief justice attempts to fire staff
An order issued by the Arkansas Supreme Court on Friday afternoon upended an effort by the new chief justice to fire 10 staff members.
Arkansas Supreme Court says new chief justice tried to fire several officials
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Friday said new Chief Justice Karen Baker tried to unilaterally fire several top officials with the court shortly after taking office this week, and the court issued new rules to block the firings.
Arkansas Supreme Court adopts new rules after chief justice tried to fire several employees
An order from the high court said Chief Justice Karen Baker attempted to fire ten employees of the court's administrative office
Nathan Hecht, the longest-serving Texas Supreme Court chief justice, retires
The longest-serving chief justice in the Supreme Court of Texas is retiring on New Year's Eve. Chief Justice Nathan Hecht, the 27th chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, will retire from the court on Dec.
New Arkansas Supreme Court chief justice takes oath of office in Clinton
CLINTON, Ark. – Incoming Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Karen Baker took her oath of office in Clinton on Wednesday. Oaths for state office are typically made in Little Rock, but Baker wanted to take her oath back where it all began for her.
Jensen to remain Chief Justice for SD Supreme Court
The South Dakota Supreme Court announced justices have selected current Chief Justice Steven Jensen to serve a second term as Chief Justice of South Dakota’s highest court. Chief Justice Jensen was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2017 and was initially selected as Chief Justice by the members of the
Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts issues warning on 'judicial independence' weeks before Trump inauguration
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said Tuesday officials from "across the political spectrum" have shown "open disregard for federal court rulings."
Chief Justice John Roberts defends judicial independence, says it is under threat in several ways
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defense Tuesday of judicial independence, which he said is under threat from intimidation, disinformation and the prospect of public officials defying court orders.
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Chief Justice Blasts Intimidation, Defiance of Judges in Year-End Report
Chief Justice John Roberts identifies the top behaviors that threaten to undermine the “critical function” courts perform in a democracy.
Federal courts won’t refer Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to attorney general over ethics
The federal courts will not refer allegations that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas may have violated ethics laws to the ...
Retiring Justice Nathan Hecht reshaped the Texas Supreme Court into conservative bench
Hecht is the longest-tenured Supreme Court justice in Texas history. He won six reelections and led the court as chief ...