"Many in the rest of the world look to the United States to see what democracy is, to see what democracy ought to be," Kennedy said during an online forum about threats to the rule of law. "If they see a hostile, fractious discourse, if they see a discourse that uses identity politics rather than to talk about issues, democracy is at risk. Freedom is at risk."

Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned that hostile political discourse and threats to judges are damaging the ability of the US to serve as an example of democracy worldwide. "Democracy is at risk. Freedom is at risk, " said Kennedy.

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