Federal Judges Consider Taking Security Matters Into Their Own Hands Amid Rising Threats Linked to Trump Administration
Federal judges are considering a significant plan to take control of their own protection amid rising concerns about safety and hostility. The proposal, discussed among about 50 judges at a recent conference, suggests that armed security personnel currently managed by the Department of Justice (DoJ) be placed directly under judicial control. The idea emerged during a twice-yearly judicial conference where participants expressed alarm over the increase in threats directed at judges, particularly following former President Donald Trump’s repeated critiques of rulings unfavorable to him. Judges are worried that such public attacks, which have escalated in … Read more