Federal judges face threats after ruling against the Trump administration
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This is an updated version of a story first published on March 1, 2026. The original video can be viewed here. When the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs last February, the president lashed out against two Supreme Court Justices he nominated calling them fools and lapdogs. The president has frequently railed against judges when they rule against him. What often happens next is a barrage of violent threats from his followers against those judges.
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Main Idea: Federal judges say hostile rhetoric from President Donald Trump and his allies has fueled threats against the courts after rulings against his administration.
Key Points:
- Judge John Coughenour said he received dozens, even hundreds, of death threats after blocking Trump’s birthright citizenship order.
- Judge John Jones said the White House is trying to weaken trust in the federal courts, while judges say the U.S. Marshals are struggling to keep up with threats.
- Judge Esther Salas, whose son was killed in a 2020 attack, said attacks on judges are getting worse and are putting families at risk.
- The report says threats against judges have risen sharply, including hoax calls, bomb threats, online abuse, and intimidating deliveries meant to warn judges and their children.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Threats against judges can weaken rule of law, slow court work, and make it harder for voters, businesses, and families to trust legal rulings.
Positive Impact
Public pushback may remind people that courts are meant to check presidential power and protect constitutional rights.
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