Former Ohio Justices Lead 1,000-Robe March in Columbus for Judicial Independence
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Updated · USA TODAY · Jul 11
Former Ohio Justices Lead 1,000-Robe March in Columbus for Judicial Independence
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jul 11
Summary
Maureen O'Connor and Michael Donnelly led a "March of a Thousand Robes" through downtown Columbus on July 8, rallying support for judicial independence outside the Ohio Supreme Court.
The march was part of the Justice in Motion bus tour, which is traveling from Pennsylvania to Michigan to promote constitutional government, equal justice under law and public trust in courts.
Black robes and purple roses served as the event's main symbols, with participating judges presenting them as emblems of impartiality and an independent judiciary.
The Columbus stop also drew allied civic groups including the Ohio League of Women Voters, underscoring a broader public campaign around the role and legitimacy of the courts.