A judicial policymaking body on Thursday rejected a request by Democratic lawmakers to refer conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the Department of Justice to examine claims that he failed to disclose gifts and travel provided by a wealthy benefactor.

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts slammed what he described as “dangerous” talk by some officials about ignoring federal court rulings, using an annual report weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes office to stress the importance of an independent judiciary.

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said Tuesday officials from "across the political spectrum" have shown "open disregard for federal court rulings."

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts warned about a rising number of threats to the judiciary's independence, including calls for violence against judges.

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stark warning ahead of Donald Trump 's second term in the White House in his annual report on the federal judiciary.

A concern that Mr Roberts noted was the possibility that the courts’ rulings will be disobeyed. Read more at straitstimes.com.