According to The Washington Post, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh stated on Friday that having consistency in the U.S. judicial system helps to earn respect and trust.
He mentioned at a judicial conference that individual decisions do not need to be popular. However, the losing party should still respect the decision. said The Post reported that Kavanaugh made these remarks at the conference on Friday.
Kavanaugh added that consistency in showing up daily in the courtroom, being respectful to the parties, writing clear and understandable opinions, communicating clearly, and striving for transparency and impartiality as a judge are crucial to build respect.
A CNN poll A survey in February revealed that a majority of Americans have low trust in the Supreme Court when it comes to legal cases related to the 2024 election. 58 percent of respondents expressed either no trust or little trust in the court's decisions on this issue, while 11 percent said they had a great deal of trust and 35 percent had a moderate amount of trust.
Kavanaugh also discussed the unpopular decisions made by previous Supreme Court lineups, referring to them as landmarks in American constitutional law, as reported by The Associated Press. noted He also emphasized that federal judges strive to distance themselves from politics, according to The AP.
He continued by stressing the importance of showing up daily in the courtroom and being respectful and clear in interactions with the parties involved.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh mentioned to The Washington Post that having consistency in the U.S. judicial system helps to earn respect and trust. He also stated that individual decisions do not need to be popular, but the losing party should still respect the decision.
