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The Hill: The safety and security of US judges must be a bipartisan priority

The safety and security of US judges must be a bipartisan priority by Ursula Ungaro and Royal Furgeson - 07/14/25 It should go without saying that violence against those fulfilling their civic duty is abhorrent. The recent assassination of a state lawmaker in Minnesota demonstrates that such reminders must sadly be issued. In recent years,…

Ursula Ungaro and Royal FurgesonJuly 14, 2025

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NOTUS: The Trump Administration Warns Judges Not to Block Its Policies

The Trump Administration Warns Judges Not to Block Its Policies Government attorneys have filed more than a dozen motions reminding judges of the Supreme Court ruling restricting nationwide injunctions. By Oriana González and Jose Pagliery | July 14, 2025 The Trump administration wasted no time after the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling to remind federal judges that their…

NOTUSJuly 14, 2025

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Principles First + Protect Democracy: Standing Up for the Courts and the Rule of Law

Principles First + Protect Democracy: Standing Up for the Courts and the Rule of Law July 10, 2025 | Principles First Principles and Protect Democracy held a discussion at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on July 10, 2025. Watch on YouTube

Principles FirstJuly 10, 2025

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Federal Judges Are Under Fire. How a Group of Them Are Fighting Back

Federal Judges Are Under Fire. How a Group of Them Are Fighting Back July 10, 2025 | Andy Serwer | Barrons Five years ago this month, an assailant posing as a deliveryman came to the New Jersey home of Federal Judge Esther Salas and shot and killed her son, Daniel Anderl (it happened to be…

BarronsJuly 10, 2025

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The Justice Department sues all the federal judges in Maryland

The Justice Department sues all the federal judges in Maryland July 9, 2025 | Ashley Lopez, Carrie Johnson, Mara Liasson | NPR The Department of Justice has taken the rare step of suing all of the federal District Court judges in Maryland, after the Maryland court issued a 48-hour pause in every case where an…

NPRJuly 9, 2025

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DOJ launches unusual lawsuit against entire federal district court in Maryland

DOJ launches unusual lawsuit against entire federal district court in Maryland July 7, 2025 | Carrie Johnson | NPR Article discusses lawsuit filed against the entire federal district court of Maryland. hat's going on is an attack on judicial independence, at a time when federal judges are facing a rise in threats of violence and…

NPRJuly 7, 2025

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What to know about the push for open primaries in Pennsylvania

What to know about the push for open primaries in Pennsylvania Proposals to give independent and unaffiliated voters a greater voice are popular, but they face tough odds in the legislature. July 7, 2025 | Carter Walker | Pennsylvania Capital-Star Pennsylvania remains one of the most restrictive states in determining who can participate in primary…

Pennsylvania Captal-StarJuly 7, 2025

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Courts Must Be Able to Check Executive Overreach: Former Judges

Courts Must Be Able to Check Executive Overreach: Former Judges July 7, 2025 | Andre Davis and Paul Michel | Bloomberg Law The high court’s ruling in Trump v. CASA raises fundamental questions about how, and whether, federal courts can protect constitutional rights across the country at a time when the executive branch continues to…

BloombergJuly 7, 2025

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The safety of American judges is bipartisan

The safety of American judges is bipartisan July 6, 2025 | Andre M. Davis | Baltimore Sun It should go without saying that violence against those fulfilling their civic duty is unlawful. Yet the tragedy last month in Minnesota demonstrates that such reminders must sadly be issued. In recent years, federal and state judges, along…

Baltimore SunJuly 6, 2025

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Washington Post: Sharp spike in threats to judges prompts calls for more security

Sharp Spike in threats to judges prompts calls for more security U.S. Marshals Service data shows 162 judges were threatened in March and early April, a period of angry standoffs between the Trump administration and the federal courts. May 29, 2025 By Derek Hawkins A spike in threats against federal judges after President Donald Trump…

The Washington PostMay 29, 2025

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Lawyer 2 Lawyer: The Fight Against Threats to Judicial Independence

Legal Talk Network's Lawyer 2 Lawyer: The Fight Against Threats to Judicial Independence Episode Notes Chief Justice John Roberts recently called out the Trump administration for their threats to impeach judges who have ruled against them. In response to these threats to the judiciary, the Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition, composed of over twenty…

Legal Talk NetworkMay 23, 2025

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Bloomberg Law: Indicted Judge’s Case Pushes Immunity and Federal Power Limits

Indicted Judge’s Case Pushes Immunity and Federal Power Limits May 22, 2025 | Jacqueline Thomsen, Reporter | Alex Ebert, Senior Correspondent The rare prosecution of a sitting judge is teeing up a legal fight over her immunity from criminal charges, and whether the same protections President Donald Trump claimed might apply to judges. Judges have…

BloombergMay 22, 2025