Threats to Federal Judges Linked to Political Attacks

The U.S. Marshals Service has reported that hundreds of federal judges have faced threats against themselves and their families this year. This rise in threats aligns with numerous verbal and written attacks from President Trump and his administration targeting judges who have ruled against them.

Justice correspondent Ali Rogin discussed these concerning developments with two judges who have personally encountered threats: Judge John McConnell and Judge Esther Salas.

Ali Rogin covers the Supreme Court and the broader American judicial system for PBS NewsHour. Her exceptional work in journalism earned her a Peabody Award in 2021, particularly highlighting a series addressing the global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rogin’s significant contributions to journalism include receiving two Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association. She has been a key part of teams nominated for an Emmy, showcasing her coverage of major events such as the fall of ISIS in 2020, the Las Vegas mass shooting in 2017, the inauguration of President Barack Obama in 2014, and the 2010 midterm elections.

Jonah Anderson, an Associate Producer at PBS NewsHour, contributed to this report.