Federal judges face threats after ruling against the Trump administration
Summary
Federal judges have faced many threats after ruling against President Trump's policies, especially on cases like tariffs and birthright citizenship. Judges report increased hostility and numerous violent threats from people upset by court decisions.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s tariffs, leading him to criticize his own nominees on the court.
- Judges who ruled against President Trump’s policies experienced violent threats from his supporters.
- Judge John Coughenour blocked President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship and received death and bomb threats.
- Judge Coughenour and others reported feeling under constant threat and needing protection.
- President Trump has publicly called judges "fools," "monsters," and criticized them sharply when they rule against him.
- Threats recorded include death threats and violent language against judges and their families.
- The U.S. Marshals Service is working to track threats but says they are overwhelmed by the increase.
- In the past year, serious threats against federal judges rose by 78%, affecting about 400 judges.
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