Judicial independence

notion that judges should not be beholden to political pressures

Commentary Governance Supreme Court, Political Philosophy
Sep 25 2026
Why The Supreme Court’s Legitimacy Isn’t Defined By Approval Ratings
By Ilya Shapiro Read More
Books & Culture Governance Politics and Law
Aug 21 2026
The Ultimate Supreme Court Institutionalist
By Andy Smarick Read More
Commentary Governance Supreme Court, Progressive Policies
Apr 22 2026
How a Supreme Court Hit Job Reinforces a Dangerous Leftist Trend
By Ilya Shapiro Read More
Amicus Brief Governance
Apr 20 2026
Amicus Brief: Newman v. Moore
By Ilya Shapiro, Trevor Burrus Read More
Commentary Governance Supreme Court
Jun 17 2024
Abortion Case Could Cost Judges Their Jobs for Ruling Correctly
By Ilya Shapiro, Tim Rosenberger Read More
Commentary Culture, Governance Culture & Society, Supreme Court
Feb 09 2024
Finger to the Wind
By James Piereson Read More
Commentary Governance Civil Justice
Oct 10 2018
Democrats Rage Against the Judiciary
By Jason L. Riley Read time 1 mins Read More
Commentary Governance, Economics Civil Justice, Tax & Budget
Feb 04 2011
Court In The Middle
By E. J. McMahon Read time 3 mins Read More
Commentary Cities, Governance New York City, Civil Justice
Jun 13 2007
A Judge Cries 'Sue!'
By James R. Copland Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Governance Civil Justice
Aug 30 2006
Insurers Can Breathe Easier Over Katrina Lawsuits
By Walter Olson Read time 4 mins Read More