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Confidence and trust in court system faltering, says Massachusetts SJC chief justice

The article from MSN discusses the concerns raised by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly Budd regarding the declining public confidence and trust in the judicial system. Chief Justice Budd highlighted several issues contributing to this decline, including the influence of social media, misinformation, and the politicization of judicial decisions. She emphasized the need for transparency and public education about the court's role and processes to rebuild trust. Budd also pointed out the importance of judicial independence and the challenges posed by external pressures on the judiciary. The article notes that these sentiments were shared during her speech at the Massachusetts Bar Association's annual conference, where she called for a collective effort from the legal community to address these challenges and restore faith in the judicial system.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/confidence-and-trust-in-court-system-faltering-says-massachusetts-sjc-chief-justice/ar-AA1vDhEl ]