Federal judges describe violent threats amid 'dehumanizing attacks' from political leaders
Hundreds of federal judges have received threats against themselves and their families this year, according to the U.S. It comes amid a litany of verbal and written attacks by President Trump and his administration on judges who have ruled against them.
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Hundreds of federal judges have received threats against themselves and their families this year, according to the U.S. It comes amid a litany of verbal and written attacks by President Trump and his administration on judges who have ruled against them. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin spoke with Judge John McConnell, who has received multiple threats, and Judge Esther Salas.
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