Both courts and scholars often emphasize the role of judicial independence in constitutional litigation, where the rights of citizens or the powers of governments are at stake. (doubleaspect.blog)
But the ability of judges to protect individual rights — even if the legislature or a majority of voters disagree — depends on judicial independence. (abajournal.com)
The majority holds that «concern for judicial independence» is a reason for «judges to use their inherent jurisdiction to enter the field of political matters» (para 41). (ablawg.ca)