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Senators, witnesses warn of threats to judges as rhetoric escalates; calls for stronger judicial security
Summary
The hearing highlighted a spike in threats to federal judges and their families, discussed potential investigations, and considered legislative and administrative steps to strengthen judicial security and marshal independence.
Lawmakers and witnesses at a joint Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing described a recent rise in threats and harassment directed at federal judges and their families and urged stronger protections and investigations.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, ranking member on the subcommittee, told the panel that judges who ruled against the administration and their families had been subject to harassment and credible threats. “In a 6 week period from March through April, 162 judges received threats to themselves or family members,” Whitehouse said, and he described a campaign of pizzas sent to…
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