In returning Donald Trump to the White House, MAGA faithful wanted to see change.
Threats to federal judges have escalated to levels under Mr Trump's second term, according to a new report based on interviews with 35 sitting and retired jurists appointed by Democratic and Republican presidents as far back as Ronald Reagan.
The US Marshals Service, the agency responsible for federal judges' security, recorded a 57 per cent increase in security incidents of concern in the 2025 fiscal year.
We are public servants, Judge Beth Bloom of the Southern District of Florida said during an interview for the report.
Some jurists referenced the arrest and federal prosecution of Judge Hannah Dugan and later sentenced to pay a $5,000 fine.
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Threats to federal judges have escalated to levels under Mr Trump's second term, according to a new report based on interviews with 35 sitting and retired jurists appointed by Democratic.
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In returning Donald Trump to the White House, MAGA faithful wanted to see change.
After hearing a case related to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement action, a federal judge said they received more than 700 threatening phone calls, which led to their child's school ramping up active shooter training.
Threats to federal judges have escalated to levels under Mr Trump's second term, according to a new report based on interviews with 35 sitting and retired jurists appointed by Democratic and Republican presidents as far back as Ronald Reagan.
While threats against the judiciary are not new, every sitting and retired judge interviewed for the report by the Brennan Center for Justice, a nonpartisan law and policy institute, said the dangers were more serious today than in the past.
The US Marshals Service, the agency responsible for federal judges' security, recorded a 57 per cent increase in security incidents of concern in the 2025 fiscal year.
Similarly, USMS figures show threats recorded during protective investigations increased by 10 per cent during the 2025 fiscal year.
Nearly all 17 judges now serving told the Brennan Center they were concerned about the safety of their family members.
We are public servants, Judge Beth Bloom of the Southern District of Florida said during an interview for the report.
Often, the deliveries arrive in the name of Daniel Anderl New Jersey District Judge Esther Salas.
Some jurists referenced the arrest and federal prosecution of Judge Hannah Dugan and later sentenced to pay a $5,000 fine.
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