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Judge Salas Urges Enhanced Safety Amid Rising Violence

3/1/2026

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In a 2021 interview with 60 Minutes, federal judge Esther Salas described a violent attack at her New Jersey home in which a gunman targeted her, injuring her husband and killing her son.
Salas emphasized the urgent need for improved protection for judges amid increasing violence against them.
The statements underscore safety concerns for the judiciary amid rising violence.

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In a 2021 interview with 60 Minutes, federal judge Esther Salas described a violent attack at her New Jersey home in which a gunman targeted her, injuring her husband and killing her son.
Salas emphasized the urgent need for improved protection for judges amid increasing violence against them.
The statements underscore safety concerns for the judiciary amid rising violence.