Chief Justice John Roberts warns of judicial threats — and 'specter of open disregard'

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday issued a stern warning to reject "dangerous" and "open disregard" for federal court rulings from both sides of the political spectrum.

Roberts warned in his year-end report that judges across the country face threats of violence and intimidation, as well as officials defying their rulings.

"I feel compelled to address four areas of illegitimate activity that, in my view, do threaten the independence of judges on which the rule of law depends...