The Supreme Court gives a stunning update on the U.S. Constitution
The Court is tasked with ensuring laws follow our founders’ intentions. But now they’re addressing the public.
Because the Supreme Court gave a stunning update on the U.S. Constitution.
Roberts Releases Annual Report on Federal Judiciary
Chief Justice John Roberts issued his 2025 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary on December 31, 2025, emphasizing the enduring stability of the nation’s foundational documents.
He encouraged Americans to draw comfort from the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, quoting former President Calvin Coolidge: “two great charters of freedom and justice remain firm and unshaken.”
Roberts added: “True then; true now.”
The report, released ahead of the Declaration’s upcoming 250th anniversary, highlighted historical context without addressing specific contemporary political disputes or figures.
Emphasis on Judicial Independence
Roberts underscored the Constitution’s provisions for judicial independence, noting how it addressed colonial grievances against British control over courts.
He wrote: “The Constitution corrected this flaw, granting life tenure and salary protection to safeguard the independence of federal judges and ensure their ability to serve as a counter-majoritarian check on the political branches.”
He continued: “This arrangement, now in place for 236 years, has served the country well.”
The chief justice, marking 20 years on the bench, called on judges to uphold their duties impartially: “continue to decide the cases before us according to our oath, doing equal right to the poor and to the rich, and performing all of our duties faithfully and impartially under the Constitution and laws of the United States.”
Context of Upcoming Court Decisions
The report arrives as the Supreme Court prepares for significant cases in 2026, including challenges to executive actions on birthright citizenship, tariffs under emergency powers, congressional redistricting in Louisiana related to the Voting Rights Act, and disputes over the removal of officials from agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Reserve.
Roberts’ message focused on historical resilience and the shared responsibility across government branches and citizens to fulfill the promises of the founding documents, amid ongoing debates over judicial roles and decisions.
