'Chilling': Expert slams Chief Justice John Roberts’ report as 'disingenuous'

Chief Justice John Roberts’ year-end report on Tuesday seemed to be more of a tongue lashing at critics of the high court than a reasoned report, according to a legal analysist who noted the “chilling” effect it can have on the judiciary and country.

Roberts’ annual report included a stern warning to reject “dangerous," "open disregard” for federal court rulings from both sides of the political spectrum. He also warned about the threat of violence and intimidation that judges across the country face...