Federal judges say elected officials are eroding confidence in judicial system
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TRENTON, N.J. — Elected officials are eroding confidence in the judicial system, and the vitriol increasingly espoused by politicians angry over court rulings can have dangerous implications, two federal judges told NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
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Main Idea: Two federal judges, including Esther Salas, say harsh political attacks on judges are weakening public trust and putting the courts and judges at greater risk.
Key Points:
- Salas said repeated insults from elected officials can encourage people to see judges as enemies instead of fair arbiters of the law.
- Jones said threats against judges have become more serious and that some rhetoric acts like a “dog whistle” to unstable people.
- The U.S. Marshals Service says threats against federal judges have remained high this year, following a large number last year.
- Both judges called for a national conversation and better public understanding of how judges work and why they must stay focused on facts and law.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Attacks on judges can weaken trust in courts, and that can make voters and households doubt whether disputes are handled fairly.
Positive Impact
More attention to threats against judges may improve safety and help keep the courts working for the public.
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Candidate Entities9 candidates · 5 weighted vote min · 70% decision
- U.S. District Judge Esther SalaspersonPrimaryAI selected
Central quoted figure; the article focuses on her warnings about threats to judges and erosion of confidence in.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - President Donald TrumppersonMajorAI selected
Major public figure referenced as part of the article’s focus on rhetoric aimed at judges and courts.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Retired U.S. District Judge John Jones IIIpersonMajorAI selected
Co-featured judge offering direct commentary on judicial threats and the need for a national dialogue.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney BarrettpersonContextCandidate
Mentioned in connection with an apparent swatting incident that underscores the threat environment.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Supreme Court Justice Brett KavanaughpersonContextCandidate
Mentioned as a target in a recent attempted killing that illustrates the article’s broader safety concerns.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - U.S. District Judge Tanya ChutkanpersonContextCandidate
Cited as an example of a judge facing significant threats related to a high-profile case.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Dickinson Collegeeducational / research institutionMinorCandidate
Mentioned because John Jones III now serves as its president, but it is not a central actor.
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