Retired judges take part in march, cite threats to rule of law in America

July 8, 2026 | Jesse Bethea | NBC Columbus Ohio

As part of the multi-state “Justice in Motion” tour, a bipartisan coalition of retired state and federal judges gathered in Columbus to sound the alarm on rising political pressure and intimidation aimed at the legal system. The former jurists marched alongside community members and legal advocates, emphasizing that public support for judicial independence and the rule of law is vital to maintaining democratic checks and balances. . . .