Supreme Court Justices issued a statement last week to hit back at attempts by Senate Democrats to implement new ethics oversight measures over the nation’s highest court. The move comes after the Left has generated controversy about three conservative judges on the court.
The statement from the nine justices included a letter from Chief Justice John Roberts to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Richard Durbin (D-IL) stating that he will not attend a hearing that Senate Democrats want to hold. The statement shows that the court is unified against Democrat meddling.
“Testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee by the Chief Justice of the United States is exceedingly rare, as one might expect in light of separation of powers concerns and the importance of preserving judicial independence,” Roberts said.
The letter also addressed the violent threats coming from the left in the last year.
“A word is necessary concerning security. Judges at all levels face increased threats to personal safety,” the letter said. “These threats are magnified with respect to Members of the Supreme Court, given the higher profile of the matters they address. Recent episodes confirm that such dangers are not merely hypothetical. Security issues are addressed by the Supreme Court Police, United States Marshals, state and local law enforcement, and other authorities. Matters considered here concerning issues such as travel, accommodations, and disclosure may at times have to take into account security guidance.”
“Testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee by the Chief Justice of the United States is exceedingly rare, as one might expect in light of separation of powers concerns and the importance of preserving judicial independence,” Roberts said.
The letter also addressed how the SCOTUS deals with issues of accountability in light of the left-wing attacks on Judge Thomas, and Gorsuch.
