As Roberts enters fray, legacy of judicial independence at stake

It is rare that John Roberts, the chief justice of the United States, speaks outside the courtroom. When he does make a public statement, he often talks about the same thing.

Take his year-end report, which included a familiar appeal to his fellow judges and comes ahead of a potentially landmark six months for both him and the high court.

“We should celebrate our strong and independent judiciary. … But we should also remember that justice is not inevitable,” he wrote…

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