Overview

• Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson described recent attacks on judges as intentional efforts to intimidate and undermine the rule of law, without directly naming President Trump.
• Her remarks, delivered at a judicial conference in Puerto Rico, highlighted the broader risks such actions pose to democracy and the Constitution.
• Chief Justice John Roberts has also rebuked President Trump's calls to impeach judges, emphasizing the importance of the appellate process over political retaliation.
• The conflict stems from U.S. District Judge James Boasberg's ruling to block deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act, which prompted Trump and allies to push for his impeachment.
• Legal experts warn that the intensifying standoff between the executive branch and judiciary raises concerns of a potential constitutional crisis.