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Everyone's Constitution: Why it Matters to All of Us Sept. 17, 2025 | Task Force for American Democracy In recognition of Constitution Day, the Task Force For American Democracy, the Society for the Rule of Law, and Keep Our Republic hosted a panel discussion on the enduring importance of the U.S. Constitution and why it…

Kirk killing puts judge threats top of mind Sept. 17, 2025 | Zach Schonfeld & Ella Lee | The Hill Charlie Kirk’s assassination has reignited worries about judges’ security. A sharp rise in threats against the judiciary has made concern over political violence a constant drumbeat, from state courts to the Supreme Court. ... Before…

Retired Judges Speak Out On 'Threats' To Constitution Sept. 17, 2025 | Courtney Bublé | Law 360 More than 40 retired federal judges appointed by presidents of both parties released an open letter Wednesday, the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution, saying they sought to underscore the importance of the rule of law at…

We cannot sit back as attacks are launched against judicial independence Threats against judges and their families have become blatant attempts to intimidate those serving in the judiciary, shaking their morale and damaging the public’s confidence in its courts. Sept. 17, 2025 | Robert Cindrich & John Jones III | Philadelphia Inquirer "As members of…

Former Judges Warn Against ‘Fiery Rhetoric’ as Republicans Propose Security Funding Boost for the Judiciary Criticism against the judiciary “is not new to this administration,” a former federal judge said. “What is new is the volume and also the rhetoric that’s attendant to it.” Sept. 17, 2025 05:27 AM | Oriana González | NOTUS The…

Constitution Day reminds us to protect our judges and their independence Sept. 17, 2025 | Andre M. Davis | Baltimore Sun Over two centuries ago, Philadelphia became the birthplace of one of the most significant aspects of our nation’s history. Below the Liberty Bell hanging above Independence Hall, delegates gathered in the heart of the…

Former US Judges Defend Judicial Independence as Threats Rise Sept. 17, 2025 | Jacqueline Thomsen | Bloomberg Former federal judges are taking advantage of Constitution Day to speak out against threats against sitting judges. A letter signed by 42 former judges and published Wednesday on the anniversary of the document’s signing in 1787 says as…

Women judges see rising threats to their work — and clear paths to defusing them Current and former federal judges want to help Americans better understand the judiciary while enhancing security. Sept. 15, 2025 | Candice Norwood | The 19th Federal judges rarely defend their work publicly. The typical mandate for those in the judiciary…

'It's a clown show': Fmr. Judge John Jones on DOJ's handling of criminal cases during Trump's DC takeover September 5, 2025 | MSNBC A federal judge grilled the Justice Department over its handling of criminal cases as the Trump Administration ramps up arrests during its federal police takeover in Washington, DC. Former federal judge John…

As Trump cracks down on D.C. crime, grand juries emerge as a check on overreach September 5, 2025 | NPR Judge Cindrich was featured today on NPR's All Things Considered. Listen now

Federal judges are frustrated by defiance from the Trump administration and fuzziness from the Supreme Court September 5, 2025 | John E. Jones III | The Conversation Judge Jones’ latest interview with The Conversation. Read more

Judicial Backlash Grows Over ‘Smear’ Campaign by Trump Officials August 28, 2025 | Zoe Tillman | Bloomberg Judge Jones was recently mentioned in a Bloomberg story by Zoe Tillman. Below is the excerpt featuring Judge Jones and the Article III Coalition: Dickinson College President John Jones, a former federal judge in Pennsylvania, said that Cullen’s…