Chief Justice Roberts Says Court Criticism Shouldn’t Be Personal

Chief Justice John Roberts said that criticism of members of the US Supreme Court shouldn’t turn personal.

“Criticism is a good thing so long as it is not trashing the justices,” Roberts said in response to questions from graduating law students at Georgetown University Monday.

Roberts’ comments come at a time when the judiciary is increasingly coming under pressure from conservatives including President Donald Trump over rulings they argue thwart his agenda. Trump hasn’t attacked the US Supreme Court during his second term and has said he would follow orders from all courts. The administration has been blocked more than ...