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ABA Condemns Rising Threats Against Judges Amid Attacks

3/6/2025

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The American Bar Association has strongly denounced the alarming rise in attacks on judges, notably from Elon Musk's calls for impeachment. Judges are facing escalating threats, prompting U.S. Marshals to issue warnings about safety risks. Legal experts stress that such actions jeopardize judicial independence, a cornerstone of democracy, especially as threats have surged since Trump's presidency.

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The American Bar Association has strongly denounced the alarming rise in attacks on judges, notably from Elon Musk's calls for impeachment. Judges are facing escalating threats, prompting U.S. Marshals to issue warnings about safety risks. Legal experts stress that such actions jeopardize judicial independence, a cornerstone of democracy, especially as threats have surged since Trump's presidency.