Supreme Court justice slams top Democrat over 'threatening' comments about first abortion case under Trump
Supreme Court justice slams top Democrat over 'threatening' comments about first abortion case under Trump NewsColony Chuck Schumer warned Republicans who supported Donald Trump ‘s appointment of conservative Supreme Court justices will “pay the price” as opponents prepare for a crucial blow to abortion rights. In an unprecedented breach of the Supreme Court’s impartial view from the bench, Justice John Roberts said the Senate Minority Leader’s remarks outside on Wednesday were “dangerous”. “Justices know that criticism comes with the territory, but threatening statements of this sort from the highest levels of government are not only inappropriate, they are dangerous,” he said in a statement. “All members of the court will continue to do their job, without fear or favour, from whatever quarter.” Download the new Independent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlines Download now The court is set to hear the first abortio...