American idol Quote by Don Willett

Citizens have long been easily influenced by the opinions of others and sought social proof, but social media have amplified the phenomena to unprecedented…

— Jens Martin Skibsted

In an ideal world, judges are not supposed to read or be influenced by media reports. But it is difficult to ignore television news…

— Sucheta Dalal

Re-election comes every six years, which explains why I spend so much time on Twitter. If you're an obscure judge whose name ID hovers…

— Don Willett

Judges are human beings. We have a duty that we focus on and that we take seriously.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

What I've learned over the years... judges are conscientious... not like lawyers, who give opinions.

— Richard Cordray

I think judges have to have the ability to put aside their personal views and rule on the facts of the case with fidelity…

— Susan Collins

People in the U.S. pay a great deal of money to support their judiciary, and they have an actual right to see how it…

— Judy Sheindlin

I think people know very little, really, about the court, how it works and its history. And both of those things are important in…

— Sandra Day O'Connor

We've got an outstanding justice system. Our judiciary are respected around the world. It is a key part of what we are as a…

— David Gauke

People think I'm kind and considerate and that I listen and evaluate and give each party a chance to talk. The public's perception of…

— Joseph Wapner

Our judiciary has a reputation for intellectual rigour, careful consideration of the arguments, and a serious-minded determination to each decision based on what is…

— David Gauke

Judges wear legal professionalism and precedent as a mantel that secures legitimacy for their decisions. It's how they distinguish themselves from politicians or administrative…

— Yochai Benkler