A group of retired judges are touring the country to defend judicial independence and bolster trust in courts. The tour, which started in western Pennsylvania, aims to educate people about the importance of the rule of law and the role of judges in upholding it.

Judges Speak Out

Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Michael Donnelly said, “This is a moment where we can decide to reinstill those beliefs that we are a country of laws and not of men.” The judges have been speaking at courthouses, public squares, and libraries, warning that the rule of law in America is in grave danger.

The tour is a response to the growing polarization in the country and the attacks on the judicial system by President Donald Trump and other White House officials. The judges are concerned that the independence of the judiciary is being eroded and that the public’s trust in the courts is being undermined.

A National Issue

The issue of judicial independence is a national one, and the tour is an attempt to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the judiciary from political interference. The judges are calling on Americans to support the rule of law and to defend the independence of the judiciary.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.