Two senior federal judges, Judge Richard Sullivan and Judge Jeffrey Sutton, spoke out about the increase in violent threats against members of the judiciary and expressed concerns about calls to impeach judges over their rulings. They highlighted the importance of judicial independence in the government system. Judge Sullivan mentioned specific violent incidents involving judges and emphasized the need for the U.S. Marshals Service to be fully funded and staffed for judge safety. Both judges warned against attacking judges for simply doing their job, and stressed the importance of appealing decisions rather than seeking to impeach judges.
The judges’ comments come amidst public complaints from President Donald Trump’s allies, including Elon Musk, about court rulings that have blocked Trump’s agenda. They also expressed concern about irresponsible statements from public officials that could incite inappropriate reactions towards judges. The increase in threats towards judges has been a long-term trend across different presidential administrations.
Chief Justice John Roberts has also raised concerns about “illegitimate activity” aimed at undermining the judicial branch. The judiciary’s policymaking body, the U.S. Judicial Conference, discussed security issues at its biannual meeting, reflecting the growing concerns about threats and attacks on judges. Overall, the judges emphasized the importance of upholding judicial independence and ensuring the safety of judges and courthouses in order to maintain the integrity of the justice system.
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