Supreme Court Justice and Georgia native Clarence Thomas said the judicial branch serves to keep all three branches of government – including itself – in line.
But, he said, as part of this responsibility, judges can’t be swayed by their personal beliefs or opinions
“Each time a judge sidesteps or manipulates the law to achieve his or her desired outcome, the rule of law suffers and is undermined and eventually compromised,” Thomas said.
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