From pizza intimidation to murder attempts, American judges are under attack

From pizza intimidation to murder attempts, American judges are under attack

A federal judge used a hearing to read death threats people sent her after a ruling where they wished her to die by suicide or murder. It’s not unique to her or one political party, as judges have raised concerns about judicial security and pressed for further protections.  The threats against judges for carrying out their duties aren’t new. Josh Blackman, a South Texas College of Law professor, said during the civil rights era, judges in the So…