As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence

July 10, 2026 | Sudhin Thanawala | AP News

A bipartisan coalition of about 30 retired and sitting judges took a four-day “Justice in Motion” bus tour through Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan to address growing political threats to the judicial system. Organized by Keep Our Republic and the Democracy Rising Collaborative, the tour aimed to restore public trust in the courts, counter attacks on judicial legitimacy, and engage directly with local communities on the importance of the rule of law. . . .