The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 18, 2026

Brian is away today, so we've posted a still-timely report from May 2025.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Warned Judges Last Year, ‘The threats and harassment are attacks on our democracy – on our system of government’
At a Puerto Rico conference in May 2025, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warned judges that recent threats from the White house are “attacks on our democracy.” We have a portion of her speech.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

U.S. Supreme Court – “Preserving Judicial Independence and the Rule of Law” Remarks by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson First Circuit Judicial Conference, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico May 1, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Politico – Ketanji Brown Jackson sharply condemns Trump’s attacks on judges
The Hill – Trump slams judges after ruling bars admin from using Alien Enemies Act to deport gangs

President Donald Trump – Post of Truth Social After Judge Halts Deportations Under the Alien Enemies Act
Politico – Trump calls for impeachment of judge who tried to halt deportations
White House Advisor Stephen Miller – Multiple Attacks on Judges via X (scan down the page)

CNN – Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says ‘state of our democracy’ keeps her up at night

Groups Taking Action:
American Bar Association, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Stand Up America Coalition

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