WASHINGTONPOST (Joanna Slater) - Dozens of federal judges describe intensifying threats in new report
One jurist paid to construct a safe room after the floor plan of their home was posted on the internet.
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One jurist paid to construct a safe room after the floor plan of their home was posted on the internet.
The hearing marked the first time since 2019 that members of the Supreme Court have testified on Capitol Hill.
A Times examination reveals thousands of threats against state judges, in addition to assaults and fatal attacks. Judges say local law enforcement agencies often can’t offer adequate protection.
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