Judges warn Trump rhetoric endangers independence and safety
TL;DR
Three federal judges condemned the Trump administration’s harsh rhetoric about the judiciary as dangerous and corrosive to public trust, likening it to authoritarian regimes and warning that it has contributed to real threats against judges, even as prosecutors face political pressure and grand juries show caution in politically charged cases.
- Judges say Trump’s attacks are fueling threats to their safety Politico
- 'I Refuse to Cower': US District Court Judge Esther Salas on the Fight for Democracy Law.com
- Federal judges warn of rising threats to safety of judiciary ABA Journal
- Legalweek’s Annual Judicial Panel: A Clear And Present Danger To Our Judges - And The Rule Of Law Above the Law
- Legal group backs judges facing online threats and harassment Kentucky Today
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