Court Administration

Some state judges turn to guns amid rise in threats against them

In an environment of surging threats against members of the judiciary, some state judges say they don't feel adequately protected, and some are carrying guns to defend themselves if necessary, according to a story by the New York Times.

Apr 13, 2026 9:39 AM CDT

Supreme Court remade by Trump ushers in historic defeats for civil rights

The sharply conservative Supreme Court that President Donald Trump’s three appointees remade is the first since at least the 1950s to reject civil rights claims in a majority of cases involving women and minorities, according to a detailed analysis conducted for The Washington Post.

Apr 9, 2026 9:42 AM CDT

State supreme court steadfast in ousting of judge for writing column supporting Trump

A Democrat-led Illinois Supreme Court is seeking help from a federal judge to affirm its constitutional authority to remove a reinstated Cook County, Illinois, judge from the bench for writing a column in support of President Donald Trump while the judge was retired.

Apr 8, 2026 10:36 AM CDT

When should counsels disclose judges’ conflicts? Responsibilities addressed in new ABA ethics opinion

If a lawyer knows or should know information in a court proceeding that would likely warrant a judicial disqualification, they have an obligation to disclose it, even if the judge doesn’t, according to an ethics opinion released Wednesday by the ABA.

Apr 8, 2026 10:01 AM CDT

Former judge convicted over ICE obstruction denied new trial

A federal judge on Monday refused a former Wisconsin judge's bid for acquittal or a new trial following her conviction for helping shield a defendant in her courtroom from arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

Apr 7, 2026 9:35 AM CDT

Judiciary seeks more security funding amid increase in threats

With court security a serious concern for judges, the federal judiciary is requesting increased funding, according to its recently released budget request for fiscal year 2027.

Apr 6, 2026 9:56 AM CDT

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

The use of monetary sanctions against attorneys is seemingly on the rise as courts continue to address artificial intelligence-generated hallucinations in case documents.

Apr 2, 2026 10:01 AM CDT

AI use by federal judges is broad but infrequent, new study shows

More than 60% of federal judges who responded to a new study examining their adoption of artificial intelligence reported using at least one tool in their judicial work.

Mar 31, 2026 9:28 AM CDT

Federal judges speak out about threats becoming ‘ordinary’

Sitting federal judges speaking at a panel discussion Thursday said there are increasing threats against them and their family members and warned about the dangers of such threats becoming "ordinary."

Mar 20, 2026 2:32 PM CDT

Chief justice calls out personal attacks on judges as ‘dangerous’

Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday called out personal attacks aimed at judges and justices, labeling them “dangerous" and saying they've got to stop.

Mar 18, 2026 10:36 AM CDT

Federal judges warn of rising threats to safety of judiciary

A federal judge in New Jersey on Wednesday warned about increasing threats to judges and criticized comments from “our president on down” and the use of vitriolic language, which she said is a “dog whistle” for vulnerable and angry people.

Mar 12, 2026 10:16 AM CDT

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes Supreme Court emergency rulings

Liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson sharply criticized the Supreme Court on Monday for being quick to issue rulings that have temporarily allowed some of President Donald Trump’s controversial policies to stand while legal challenges against them play out in the courts.

Mar 10, 2026 8:43 AM CDT

Nearly 200 former judges denounce claim that courts are ignoring Supreme Court orders

A group of more than 175 former federal and state judges have called out the Trump administration for claiming that district courts are flouting the U.S. Supreme Court’s orders, according to The National Law Journal.

Mar 6, 2026 8:13 AM CST

Indicted judge who handcuffed lawyer loses reelection bid; transcript reveals more details from incident

A Texas judge indicted for handcuffing an attorney in her courtroom, followed by a suspension without pay, lost her reelection bid Tuesday. Alicia “Ali” Perez, who ran against Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez of Bexar County, Texas, won with 65% of the vote.

Mar 5, 2026 10:40 AM CST

Rise in judicial complaints related to more public criticism of judges, court watchers say

Judicial misconduct complaints against federal judges are on the rise, with about 23% more filed during the 12-month period that ended Sept. 30 than in the same period the previous year.

Mar 4, 2026 10:38 AM CST