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Judges Seek Private Security Amid Tripled Threats

5/26/2025

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Federal judges are considering hiring private security as concerns grow over the U.S. Marshals' ability to protect them amidst a dramatic rise in threats—nearly tripling since 2019. In response, Senate Democrats are pushing for legislation to shift control of the Marshals Service to the judiciary, seeking to bolster safety and increase security funding for judges.

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Story summary

Federal judges are considering hiring private security as concerns grow over the U.S. Marshals' ability to protect them amidst a dramatic rise in threats—nearly tripling since 2019. In response, Senate Democrats are pushing for legislation to shift control of the Marshals Service to the judiciary, seeking to bolster safety and increase security funding for judges.