Yet, in several instances, justices acted in ways that weakened the court's reputation for being independent and impartial.
In such instances, Justices make choices, based largely, though not exclusively, on their political views of the issues involved.
"I am worried about a fair trial in this instance," Justice Breyer said.
For instance, justice in the soul is modified so that reason pursues the true pleasure of knowing and the appetites the less true pleasures of the body.
For instance, justice in the city is each one performing that function for which he is suited by nature and not doing the work that belongs to others (433a-b).
In this particular instance, justice prevailed after a group of Muslim clerics and Christian pastors intervened to determine the truth of what had actually taken place.
There have been some iconic advances and some high-profile instances of justice served – at varying temperatures.
"But there are instances where justice could be done through investigation and prosecution and I think where that is possible, that is always worthy of pursuit".
In both instances, the justice department stepped in to crack down on criminality, such as money laundering on the Silk Road, a Tor-hidden online marketplace for drugs and other illicit goods that was shut down last year.
"As we work to make those improvements, the president will continue to use his clemency authority in certain instances where justice, fairness, and proportionality demand it, and to give eligible and worthy individuals who have paid their debt to society a chance to contribute in meaningful ways," he added.
