Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has raised alarm bells about the increasing role of partisanship in judicial nominations, asserting that it jeopardizes the impartiality of the judiciary. During an exclusive interview on Fox News’ ‘Special Report,’ Kennedy spoke openly about his concerns regarding the selection of judges in the modern era, warning that political considerations have overtaken the traditional criteria for judicial excellence. The Reagan nominee, who left the bench in 2018 after a 30-year tenure, argued that the court’s legitimacy depends on its ability to remain free from partisan bias. He pointed to the recent confirmation of Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, whose positions often align with conservative interpretations of the law, as evidence of a growing trend that threatens the judiciary’s independence.
Kennedy’s remarks also focused on his newly released memoir, ‘Life, Law & Liberty,’ which he described as an effort to preserve the legacy of constitutional freedoms amid the current climate of political polarization. In the book, he recounts his early life in a small town during the 1930s and 1940s, highlighting the formative experiences that shaped his view of liberty and justice. While the media often referred to him as a