Left’s Dangerous Assault on Judicial Independence

Recently, the Washington Post printed an op-ed that called for a campaign of “shaming” federal judges who dared to reach legal conclusions that differ from the author’s desired outcome. Through this “shame” campaign, the author hopes the targeted judges will deliver rulings closer to what he prefers. This naked call for harassment is just the latest attempt by the Left to intimidate its enemies and politicize the Court.

The Founding Fathers understood the important role that courts play as a check on the elected branches of government. To be effective, the courts need to be insulated so judges can impartially interpret the law. That’s why federal judges aren’t elected.

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Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz represents Texas in the U.S. Senate and is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce.

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Recently, the Washington Post printed an op-ed that called for a campaign of “shaming” federal judges who dared to reach legal conclusions that differ from the author’s desired outcome. Through this “shame” campaign, the author hopes the targeted judges will deliver rulings closer to what he prefers. This naked call for harassment is just the latest attempt by the Left to intimidate its enemies and politicize the Court.

The Founding Fathers understood the important role that courts play as a check on the elected branches of government. To be effective, the courts need to be insulated so judges can impartially interpret the law. That’s why federal judges aren’t elected.