US EditionEx-Justice Kennedy Says ‘Democracy Is at Risk’
- Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned that threats to judges and divisive political debates are putting U.S. democracy 'at risk.'
- Kennedy stated that the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence aim to 'preserve' and 'enhance' freedom for future generations.
- He emphasized the need for the U.S. to maintain its reputation as a model of democracy globally.
- Kennedy urged for judges and their families to be protected to uphold the rule of law.
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‘Freedom is at risk’: Ex-Supreme Court justice fed up with the state of America
Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy appeared to be triggered by the state of American politics during a recent online forum. Kennedy appeared on a panel about the threats to the rule of law, where he cited threats to the judicial branch and extreme rhetoric. He said both issues have degraded democracy both in the U.S. and abroad. “Many in the rest of the world look to the United States to see what democracy is, to see what democracy oug…
'Democracy Is At Risk': Retired SCOTUS Justice Anthony Kennedy Expresses Grave Concerns Over 'Tone Of Our Political Discourse' - Above the Law
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We should be concerned in this country about the tone of our political discourse [and] identity politics that are used so that a person is characterized by his or her partisan affiliation. That’s not what democracy and civil discourse is about. What democracy and civil discourse are about are taking issues and discussing them. And this is what judges do, and this is why judges are of cent…
Retired SCOTUS justice warns democracy at risk over ‘fractious discourse’ against judges
Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned that criticism of judges puts democracy at risk in remarks during an appearance at a virtual forum for the group […]
Retired SCOTUS justice warns democracy at risk over ‘fractious discourse’ against judges · American Wire News
Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned that criticism of judges puts democracy at risk in remarks during an appearance at a virtual forum for the group Speak Up for Justice on Thursday. The Ronald Reagan appointee, who retired in 2018, suggested that angry rhetoric and threats to judges are threatening the traditional role of the United States as a shining example of democracy to other countries, remarks delivered as the Supreme Cou…
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