Federal Judges Organize Coalition to Defend Judicial Independence

Hundreds of current and former federal judges formed an unprecedented coalition in response to executive branch attacks on judicial independence, including White House statements questioning adverse court rulings and DOJ letters challenging judges' authority to issue nationwide injunctions. The coalition, organized through the Federal Judges Association, issued a formal statement asserting Article III courts' constitutional independence. Chief Justice John Roberts declined a Senate appearance but issued a public statement reaffirming judicial independence.