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Threats to Federal Judges Surge Amid Trump's Controversies

3/21/2025

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Threats against federal judges in the U.S. have skyrocketed, especially after rulings related to President Trump, with Chief Justice John Roberts revealing over 1,000 serious threats in just five years. Adding fuel to the fire, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt labeled judges as partisan activists, igniting fears of a looming constitutional crisis.

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Threats against federal judges in the U.S. have skyrocketed, especially after rulings related to President Trump, with Chief Justice John Roberts revealing over 1,000 serious threats in just five years. Adding fuel to the fire, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt labeled judges as partisan activists, igniting fears of a looming constitutional crisis.