Justices Hint at Strains as Supreme Court Comes Under Scrutiny
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Supreme Court justices, including Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. and Justice Clarence Thomas, emphasize that they are not political actors despite public perceptions to the contrary.
- Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed concern that the court’s frequent, unexplained emergency orders undermine public confidence and contribute to perceptions of politicization.
- The justices are aware of ongoing public debate about their relationships and the court’s legitimacy, highlighting the importance of maintaining an image of neutrality and nonpartisanship.
- Justice Jackson stressed that public confidence is essential for the judiciary’s authority and urged justices to act in ways that reinforce this trust.
- These remarks come as the court prepares to issue final rulings on several significant cases before the term concludes in late June or early July.