Ketanji Brown Jackson Critiques Trump’s Unyielding Assaults on the Judiciary

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Trump administration's “unyielding attacks” on federal judges during a legal conference in Puerto Rico. She highlighted rising threats, including physical violence and retaliation against judges fulfilling their duties, suggesting these actions are intended to intimidate. Although avoiding Trump's name, she acknowledged the “elephant in the room.” Jackson warned that such conduct undermines democracy and judicial independence, drawing parallels to historical challenges faced during the Civil Rights Movement, which were ultimately overcome. Her remarks received enthusiastic applause from attendees.