Federal judge reveals chilling threats and intimidation after blocking Trump policy
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- livemint.com19:08first to report
McConnell said the threats intensified after he blocked parts of the Trump administration's sweeping freeze on trillions of dollars in federal funding early last year.
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- PBS NewsHour22:35
Hundreds of federal judges have received threats against themselves and their families this year, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. 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.
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- The Hill22:25
The top lawyer for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing an ethics complaint with the Florida Bar after he launched a “Worst of the Worst” list for federal jurists, attacking their rulings. James Percival, the general counsel for DHS, has in recent weeks taken to social media to criticize judges who have made...
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- adn.com23:36
One jurist paid to construct a safe room after the floor plan of their home was posted on the internet, according to the new report.
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- El Pais English09:26
Several judges, including Supreme Court justices, who are handling high-profile cases or challenges to controversial measures by Donald Trump, say they are facing escalating harassment