Public opinion Quote by Warren E Burger

Judges . . . rule on the basis of law, not public opinion, and they should...

— Warren E. Burger

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

Judges should follow the law in deciding cases - not their own values, good or bad.

— Wendy Long

Politicians must let voters know what they think about issues before the election. Judges should not.

— Jon Kyl

It's important that people understand that judges aren't making things up just from their own personal views of how the world should work.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

Judges need to restrict themselves to the proper resolution of the case before them. They need to avoid the temptation to set broad policy.

— Mike DeWine

Judges can't make law; judges shouldn't be policy makers.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

The court doesn't follow public opinion. The court's views are radically out of step with public opinion.

— Ted Cruz

Judges make tough decisions on child abuse, divorce, property disputes, drunk driving, domestic violence and other issues that should be free from politics.

— Roy Cooper

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

— Richard Cordray

Judges should decide legal disputes. Judges should not make law.

— Joseph Wapner

There are judges who stretch the law... to suit reactionary attitudes.

— Michael Foot