Who can appeal the decision and why?

Not all parties involved in a court case are allowed to appeal a decision by the court. Generally speaking, the party that loses the lawsuit is able to appeal the decision with a specific exception. In civil cases, either party is allowed to appeal if the court decision does not go his or her way.

How long was Amy Barrett a judge?

Can the president change the chief justice?

The President does not have the power to demote or remove judges. In fact, no one can demote a judge.

How can we protect judicial independence?

One way to promote judicial independence is by granting life tenure or long tenure for judges, which ideally frees them to decide cases and make rulings according to the rule of law and judicial discretion, even if those decisions are politically unpopular or opposed by powerful interests.

How does the Constitution guarantee judicial independence do you think judges have enough independence?

The U.S. Constitution, for example, protects judicial independence in two ways. First, Article III says that federal judges may hold their positions “during good Behaviour.” In effect, they have lifetime appointments as long as they satisfy the ethical and legal standards of their judicial office.

How are judges independent?

Judges are subject to the law in the same way as any other citizen. Judicial independence does, however, mean that judges must be free to exercise their judicial powers without interference from litigants, the State, the media or powerful individuals or entities, such as large companies.