Speaking at Georgetown Law, Chief Justice John Roberts denounced “ad hominem” criticism of the justices and argued for more civics classes for U.S. students. Roberts suggested recent verbal attacks on the justices had gone too far,

Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday urged Georgetown Law’s newest graduates to collaborate across ideological lines, commenting that on the Supreme Court, it's necessary for those who disagree strongly to work past their differences.

Chief Justice John Roberts described the rule of law as “endangered” and warned against “trashing the justices,” but speaking in Washington Monday he didn’t point fingers directly at President Donald Trump or his allies for publicly excoriating judges who’ve ruled against aspects of Trump’s agenda.