Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defense Tuesday of judicial independence, which he said is under threat from intimidation, disinformation and the prospect of public officials defying court orders.

The chief justice's year-end report did not name the president-elect, though it did accuse some public officials of attempting to intimidate judges.

“It is not in the nature of judicial work ... unacceptable,” he wrote. Roberts also pointed to disinformation about court rulings as a threat to judges’ independence, saying that social ...

WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defense Tuesday of judicial independence, which he said is under threat from intimidation, disinformation and the prospect of public officials ...

Chief Justice John Roberts Defends Judicial Independence, Says It Is Under Threat in Several Ways WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defense Tuesday of judicial independence ...

WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defense Tuesday of judicial independence, which he said is under threat from intimidation, disinformation and the prospect of public officials ...