Protecting Judges and Judicial Independence (Part 1) episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 23 MIN

Protecting Judges and Judicial Independence (Part 1)

from The Rule of Law: The Academy Speaks · host International Academy of Trial Lawyers

In this episode, Joe speaks with retired federal judges Kathleen O’Malley and Liam O’Grady of Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition about judicial independence and its essential role in upholding the Rule of Law during periods of heightened political pressure. They discuss due process, public trust in the courts, and the implications of recent criticism directed at the Supreme Court for decisions grounded in established legal principles. Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition is a bipartisan group of more than 50 retired federal judges appointed by presidents of both parties, dedicated to defending judicial independence, the rule of law, and the separation of powers. Through civic education and public engagement, the Article III Coalition helps the public understand the judiciary’s essential role in preserving our constitutional republic. Learn more at keepourrepublic.org. 

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 25, 2026

Embed this episode

They discuss due process, public trust in the courts, and the implications of recent criticism directed at the Supreme Court for decisions grounded in established legal principles.

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

Protecting Judges and Judicial Independence (Part 1)

0:00 23:10

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Rule of Law: The Academy Speaks?

This episode is 23 minutes long.

When was this The Rule of Law: The Academy Speaks episode published?

This episode was published on February 25, 2026.

Can I download this The Rule of Law: The Academy Speaks episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!