Gorsuch defends judicial independence

In a rare and wide-ranging interview, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch addressed the growing concerns over judicial security and the impact of political discourse on the federal courts.

Gorsuch emphasized that justices must remain "fearless" and "independent" in their decision-making, even as they face an unprecedented level of personal threats and internal leaks.

He expressed concern that the public increasingly views the court as a political body, a sentiment echoed by Chief Justice John Roberts in separate remarks.

Gorsuch's comments come as the court prepares to deliver several landmark rulings that have already sparked intense national debate.