At a forum titled 'Global Threats to the Justice System: A Warning to America', former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy expressed grave concerns regarding the current state of democracy in the U.S. He highlighted how fractious political discourse and threats to judges are jeopardizing the rule of law, drawing parallels with global authoritarian trends. Kennedy underscored the necessity of teaching democracy and freedom actively, noting that these concepts do not exist without conscious effort. His comments, while not directly referencing any political figures, resonated as a critique of the current administration's approach towards the judiciary.
Kennedy emphasized that democracy and freedom are at risk due to hostile discourse, stating, "Many in the rest of the world look to the United States to see what democracy is."
He cautioned that democracy doesn't sustain itself automatically and warned, "Freedom and democracy are taught, and teaching is a conscious act, and that's what our judges do."
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