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Legal opinions usually aren’t exciting. This one has everyone talking Oct. 1, 2025 | Katelyn Polantz | CNN Not since the years before the Civil War had a trial-level federal judge signed off on an opinion simply as “Judge of the United States.” But Senior Judge William Young, a nearly 50-year veteran trial-level judge in…

Trump attempts a major step toward dictatorship Oct. 01, 2025 | Justin Glawe | Public Notice Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday delivered a speech to the nation’s top generals and admirals that laid out his plans to re-envision the military as a ruthless fighting force that has no place for rules and norms like…

Judges’ Mental Well-Being Gets New Attention as Threats Rise Oct. 1, 2025 | Suzanne Monyak | Bloomberg Judging can be emotionally taxing, whether it’s managing social isolation or presiding over cases involving child exploitation crimes or the death penalty. The recent uptick in threats has heightened concerns around well-being and prompted new efforts to address…

Former Federal Judges Fight Back Against Attacks on the Judiciary Q&A with Former Federal Judges Robert Cindrich and Paul Michel Sept. 24, 2025 | Rex VanMiddlesworth | Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative Rex VanMiddlesworth interviews former federal judges Robert Cindrich and Paul Michel. Read more

Judges on Democracy: How the Independent Judiciary Protects America’s Constitutional Balance Retired federal judge speaks out on threats to judicial independence, the rule of law, and the constitutional checks that safeguard American democracy. Sept. 23, 2025 | The Fulcrum In this new series, "Judges on Democracy," Judge Paul R. Michel shares the critical need for…

46 former judges scorn administration for attempts to “intimidate” & “harass” judiciary "Misinformation, disinformation, and fiery rhetoric distort public understanding of the judiciary’s critical role in maintaining our democracy." Sept. 21, 2025 | Molly Sprayregen | LGBTQ Nation A group of 46 bipartisan former judges has collectively scorned the current administration for its repeated attacks…

Trump BLINDSIDED by SHOCK COALITION of JUDGES Sept. 18, 2025 | Alex Aronson | Legal AF Watch on YouTube

Bloomberg Law: Judges Speak Out About Threats Sept. 18, 2025 | author | Bloomberg Retired federal judges Andre Davis, formerly of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and Paul Michel, formerly of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, discuss the growing threats against federal judges and the attack on the Constitution. Bloomberg legal reporter Madlin…

Retired judges condemn attacks on the judiciary — and say California officials are also to blame Sept. 18, 2025 | Bob Egelko | San Francisco Chronicle Brett Alldredge, a retired Tulare County judge, was dismayed when San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said earlier this year that most of the city’s judges didn’t take drug…

Gallery: The Current GA, Keep Our Republic Present Constitution Day Town Hall Sep 17, 2025 / 09:59 PM EDT | Kaitlin Sells | WSAV SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Check out the photos from the Constitution Day Town Hall held by The Current GA and Keep Our Republic! WSAV News 3 partnered with The Current GA…

Judges view rare draft of U.S. Constitution in Savannah Sept. 17, 2025 | Nakya Harris | WSAV SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — On Constitution Day, judges and community members gathered in Savannah to view a rare early draft of the U.S. Constitution. Judges from across the country got a chance to see the 1787 draft, which…

The Current GA and Keep Our Republic Present Constitution Day Town Hall Sept. 17, 2025 | Kaitlin Sells | Savannah Business Journal September 17, 2025 - The Current GA and Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition held a special Constitution Day Town Hall at Ships of the Sea Museum in Savannah on Wednesday, September 17th.…