Threats rise after Rhode Island judge blocks Trump funding plan
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U.S. District Judge John McConnell, who blocked the Trump administration’s sweeping funding freeze in 2025, has since received credible death threats, illustrating the climate of intimidation facing jurists across political lines; a pizza-delivery incident in the name of a deceased son highlighted how threats can manifest, underscoring concerns about judge safety and the ongoing need for strong protections of the judiciary and the rule of law.
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