Federal Judges Face Threats After Rulings Against Trump

Federal judges who have ruled against former President Donald Trump or his administration have faced increasing threats and harassment, with some, like U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, being doxxed and targeted after issuing adverse rulings. Supporters of Trump have escalated their rhetoric online and in public, amplifying personal attacks on judges and their families. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has condemned these attacks as deliberate intimidation that undermines democracy and the rule of law. Republican lawmakers have also expressed discomfort over Trump's confrontations with the judiciary, especially regarding deportation cases lacking due process and subsequent retaliatory actions. Judicial officials and legal experts warn that endangering judges for their rulings poses a serious threat to the independence of the judiciary. The situation highlights growing concerns for the safety and impartiality of federal courts amid heightened political tensions.