Federal Judges Warn of Rising Threats to Judicial Independence

Judges highlight growing concerns over violence, intimidation, and political criticism targeting the judiciary and its impact on the rule of law.

Federal judges and judicial organizations have raised alarms about escalating threats, including violence, intimidation, and disinformation, targeting members of the judiciary.
Judge James C. Ho resigned from the Federal Judges Association, criticizing the group's selective condemnation of threats based on political biases.
Elon Musk and Republican allies have intensified criticism of judges, with Musk calling for judicial impeachments and labeling some judges as 'radical left activists.'
Judicial leaders, including Chief Justice John Roberts, emphasize the importance of protecting judicial independence to uphold the Constitution and public trust in the legal system.
Budget cuts to the U.S. Marshals Service, responsible for judicial security, have raised additional concerns about the safety of judges and courthouses nationwide.