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Judges Face Rising Threats Amid Trump-Era Intimidation

5/17/2025

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US judges are under siege, grappling with rising threats fueled by the Trump administration's harsh deportation policies and incendiary rhetoric from Trump and his supporters. Legal experts caution that this climate of intimidation jeopardizes judicial independence and safety. Disturbing incidents, like anonymous pizza deliveries to judges, underscore the perilous atmosphere surrounding the judiciary amid ongoing legal battles.

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Story summary

US judges are under siege, grappling with rising threats fueled by the Trump administration's harsh deportation policies and incendiary rhetoric from Trump and his supporters. Legal experts caution that this climate of intimidation jeopardizes judicial independence and safety. Disturbing incidents, like anonymous pizza deliveries to judges, underscore the perilous atmosphere surrounding the judiciary amid ongoing legal battles.