Judicial Independence is the Cornerstone of Democracy

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Judge J. Michael Luttig joins Gregg Nunziata, Executive Director of the Society for the Rule of Law Institute, for the inaugural episode of the Checks & Balances podcast. They discuss why judicial independence is the fundamental cornerstone of democracy, the rule of retired judges, and the unprecedented rule-of-law challenges facing the country today. Get full access to Checks & Balances at chkbal.substack.com/subscribe

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