Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch gave a rare public interview as the Court approaches its busiest period of the year, with three dozen decisions expected by July.

During the interview with CBS correspondent Jan Crawford, Gorsuch addressed concerns about judicial independence and the federal judiciary. The justice emphasized his commitment to remaining "independent" and "fearless" in his judicial role.

Gorsuch also spoke about threats facing the federal judiciary, including violent threats against judges and high-profile leaks from the Supreme Court. He expressed concerns about how heated public discourse and unauthorized disclosures of Court information could impact judicial independence.

The interview comes as Gorsuch promotes a new children's book he has authored. Such interviews are uncommon for sitting Supreme Court justices, who typically maintain a low public profile outside of their official duties.

The Supreme Court is currently in the midst of its term, which runs from October through late June or early July. The Court traditionally releases its most significant and controversial decisions in the final weeks of the term.