US EditionJudges warn Congress that more money is needed for security at a time of escalating threats
- The federal judiciary warns Congress that current funding falls nearly $50 million short for judges' security amid rising threats and intimidation.
- This warning follows escalating personal attacks and impeachment threats by Donald Trump, Stephen Miller, and Elon Musk against judges blocking Trump’s agenda.
- Over sixty judges involved in cases against the Trump administration are being provided with strengthened online security measures, which often include removing their personal information from public internet sources.
- Approximately fifty individuals face criminal charges related to the threats, while no arrests have been made so far in connection with the numerous disturbing pizza deliveries sent to judges’ residences, including some dispatched under the name of Judge Salas’ deceased son.
- Judges such as Esther Salas emphasize the urgent message behind the threats, asking, 'Do you want to end up like her son?' to highlight the personal risks involved.
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The judicial branch wants Congress to know its budget has put judge safety at risk when threats are already up
A lack of congressional funding is hampering courthouse security, the judicial branch says.AP Photo/Bebeto MatthewsA congressional funding shortfall is putting federal judges' safety at risk, the US judiciary said.The judicial branch's budget is $391 million less than requested.Two judges outlined their concerns in a recent letter to members of Congress.Congress is putting the safety of federal judges at risk at a time when threats against court…
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Judges warn Congress that more money is needed for security at a time of escalating threats
The federal judiciary is warning that Congress is not providing enough money for judges’ security, at a time of escalating threats and chilling efforts at intimidation.
67 judges are receiving enhanced online security screening due to high-profile cases
(CNN) — The increase in high-profile cases this year has led to 67 judges being provided “enhanced” security measures by the US Marshals Service and the office that runs the federal judiciary, according to a letter to Congress seeking additional…
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