A road trip to save democracy? These judges say it’s worth a shot

July 11, 2026 | Sarah D. Wire | USA Today

A bipartisan group of retired state and federal judges embarked on the “Justice in Motion” bus tour through Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan to address growing political threats to the courts. Organized by civic groups including Keep Our Republic and the Democracy Rising Collaborative, the tour brought former jurists directly to local communities to discuss why protecting an independent judiciary and restoring public trust in the legal system are essential to maintaining the rule of law. . . .