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News in English (USA) / 14.03.2025 / 21:00

Judicial Independence Under Threat Amid Calls for Impeachment

The US judiciary is facing unprecedented threats and calls for impeachment as judges respond to controversial rulings, particularly those against Trump-related agendas. Retired judges and legal experts express alarm over the growing pressures and dangers faced by jurists. Federal judges, appointed by both Republican and Democratic presidents, have spoken out against the aggressive calls for impeachment being promoted by some Republicans, describing them as dangerous and a challenge to judicial independence. Elon Musk has also weighed in, calling for the impeachment of judges following unfavorable rulings, igniting further debate. The situation has led some judges, including Trump appointees, to resign from judicial groups in protest against the threats and erosion of judicial norms. The calls for impeachment and rising threats against judges raise significant concerns about the integrity of the legal system and its ability to operate free from external pressures.
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