Independent Judiciary
The nation’s founders created the judiciary as an independent, co-equal branch of government to ensure it is protected from outside political influences. The ABA is committed to upholding the Constitution, the judicial process and equal justice under the law.
Defending Justice Essay Series
Essays on the Courts
The Defending Justice, a joint production of Standing Committee on the American Justice System and the ABA Journal, provides a series of thoughtful essays about topics related to judicial independence written by prominent judges, lawyers, ABA members, and advocates for fair, impartial, effective courts.
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An independent judiciary is necessary to ensure the rule of law is respected. Judicial independence means that judges are not subject to pressure and influence and are free to make impartial decisions based solely on fact and law. An independent judge can assure that your case will be decided according to the law and the facts and not a shifting political climate.
ABA-FJC Summer Institute for Teachers
Judicial Independence
The Division for Public Education and Federal Judicial Center held a virtual program for teachers in 2021 in which a group of respected experts, including judges, attorneys, and law professors discussed the importance of judicial independence.
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