Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is not here for the political attacks on the bench. In a rare and powerful public statement Thursday, she warned that the “incessant drumbeat of criticism” against federal judges is “chipping away at the foundations of our democracy.” She didn’t name names—but let’s be real: this comes after months of heat from President Trump and his allies, especially toward judges handling his legal battles. Jackson didn’t unveil a formal plan, but she made it clear: the time to act is now. “We have to ensure that judges can do their jobs without fear or favor, without threats or pressure, and without becoming pawns in political battles.” Her call? For the public, lawmakers, and the legal community to speak out and push back before the damage becomes irreversible.
