Why are independent courts important?

Expert Commentary:  Constitutional scholars and legal experts discuss the issues raised by Justices Stephen G. Breyer, Sandra Day O’Connor and Anthony M. Kennedy:

 

  • Why are independent courts important?
  • Why are civilian courts more independent than military courts?
  • Can military courts try civilians during wartime?
 
 
 
 
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