World | Mohamed Morsi Egypt's Court Shuts, Blames 'Psychological Assassination' Judges blocked by pro-Morsi protesters By Polly Davis Doig Posted Dec 2, 2012 7:06 AM CST Copied An Egyptian girl watches supporters of President Mohammed Morsi during a rally in front of Cairo University, Egypt, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Thomas Hartwell) Amid mass protests in support of Mohamed Morsi, Egypt's top court went on strike indefinitely today, saying in a terse statement that "[the judges] announce the suspension of the court sessions until the time when they can continue their message and rulings in cases without any psychological and material pressures." Protesters had earlier blocked the judges from the Cairo courthouse, notes al-Jazeera, forcing the court to postpone an expected ruling on the legitimacy of the constituent assembly. The upheaval comes in the wake of Morsi's call last night for a Dec. 15 referendum on the draft constitution crafted by the 100-member constituent assembly; judges had already vowed to boycott the referendum, further entrenching the clash between the judiciary and Morsi. Anti-Morsi protesters gathered today in Tahrir Square in response. Read These Next Minneapolis shooter had a plan—and grievances. American Taylor Townsend gets an earful after her US Open win. A pregnant 17-year-old died after a road rage shooting. Belichick's girlfriend is embracing 'gold digger' idea. Report an error