Overview

• Chief Justice John Roberts reaffirmed the judiciary's independence as a critical check on executive and legislative power during a speech in Buffalo, New York.
• Roberts rejected calls to impeach judges for rulings against the Trump administration, stating that impeachment is not an appropriate response to judicial decisions.
• The Trump administration, along with allies like Stephen Miller and Elon Musk, has escalated personal attacks on judges, contributing to rising tensions between the branches of government.
• Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson recently condemned attacks on judges as a growing threat, describing them as the 'elephant in the room' during remarks in Puerto Rico.
• The Supreme Court's mixed rulings on Trump administration policies, including a revived transgender military ban and halted deportations, highlight the high stakes of these tensions as the court prepares to hear arguments on birthright citizenship next week.