Chief Justice John Roberts praised programs that protect judges in his annual year-end report, citing the security threats faced by Supreme Court justices in the wake of the controversial May abortion decision. He also praised the legacy of Judge Davies, who was the subject of protests after the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, and noted that two of his liberal colleagues have said the court needs to be concerned about overturning precedent and appearing political. Roberts concluded his report by saying, “We must support judges by ensuring their safety.”