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ABA President Speaks Out on Threats Against Judges

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 19, 2024

American Bar Association (ABA) President Mary Smith recently spoke out about threats against judges. In a statement, she notes that serious threats against judges have doubled since 2019, with 457 serious threats targeting federal judges across the country in 2023. Often, these involve threats of physical harm or death, not only to the judges, but also to their families and staff, she says. She calls on lawyers across the country to defend judges and courts that are unjustly criticized as well as teach fellow Americans how to take appropriate actions should they disagree with court opinions. “As lawyers, we have a unique duty to lead our nation in the protection of our judges, the rule of law and American democracy. The time has come to rededicate ourselves to our obligations,” she concludes.