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 with their family members, have also experienced increasing threats and acts of violence. Notably, in our state in 2023, Washington County Circuit Court Judge …