Roberts laid out his concerns in his annual report on the federal judiciary on Tuesday. He wrote that even if court decisions are unpopular or mark a defeat for a presidential administration, other branches of government must be willing to enforce them to ensure the rule of law.

Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defense Tuesday of judicial independence, which he said is under threat from intimidation, disinformation and the prospect of public officials defying court orders

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts warned Tuesday of "illegitimate activity" that he said threatened the independence of judges. The big picture: Roberts outlined in his annual year-end report areas of concern including violence,

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday issued a stern warning to reject "dangerous" and "open disregard" for federal court rulings from both sides of the political spectrum. Roberts warned in his year-end report that judges across the country face threats of violence and intimidation,

Roberts said robust criticism of judicial rulings is part of American civic life, but some recent attacks had gone too far in threatening to undermine the independence necessary f