Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer cautioned that Congress’s potential move to impeach judges due to disagreements over legal rulings would pose a threat to the integrity of the judicial system. Following a call from former President Trump for the impeachment of Judge James Boasberg, Breyer supported Chief Justice John Roberts' assertion that impeachment is not a suitable response to judicial decisions. Breyer emphasized that most citizens are not familiar with legal complexities and praised Roberts for reinforcing judicial independence in the face of political dissent.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer warned that if Congress begins impeaching judges based on disagreement with legal decisions, it undermines the integrity of the judicial system.
Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized that for over two centuries, judicial disagreement should not lead to impeachment, highlighting the importance of the appellate review process.
Breyer praised Roberts' informative statement, noting that most people lack legal expertise and may not understand the complexities of judicial decisions.
Breyer reflected on the nature of judicial decisions, acknowledging that one side will always feel aggrieved and may view the judge's ruling as incorrect.
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