Court Security

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

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

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

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

Citing maintenance and management crisis, federal judiciary seeks control over courthouses

Citing delinquent repairs and poor oversight, the federal judiciary last month asked to take over the maintenance and management of federal courthouses from the executive branch.

Mar 4, 2026 10:11 AM CST

ABA Day 2026: The legal profession in action

From March 24 to 26, the legal profession will gather in Washington, D.C., for ABA Day, the American Bar Association’s largest annual associationwide advocacy event. It is a national campaign of coordinated advocacy that engages attorneys, law students and advocates from every corner of the legal community.

Mar 2, 2026 9:03 AM CST

Judiciary says courthouses are crumbling nationwide, seeks control over properties

The federal judiciary asked Congress on Tuesday for permission to take over management of the nation’s courthouses, saying many are crumbling because of billions of dollars in unmet repairs to elevators, windows, roofs and more.

Feb 24, 2026 2:53 PM CST

Minnesota courts buckle from flood of immigration cases

The Trump administration says it has begun to scale back some of its immigration enforcement efforts in the Minneapolis region. But the massive strain the crackdown has placed on the area’s courts and law enforcement is likely to linger for months to come.

Feb 6, 2026 2:04 PM CST

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

Judiciary seeks more security funding amid increase in threats

Federal judges speak out about threats becoming ‘ordinary’

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

Federal judges warn of rising threats to safety of judiciary

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

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

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

Citing maintenance and management crisis, federal judiciary seeks control over courthouses

ABA Day 2026: The legal profession in action

Judiciary says courthouses are crumbling nationwide, seeks control over properties

Minnesota courts buckle from flood of immigration cases

5 suspects arrested in shooting incident involving judge and wife

Judge wounded but not deterred by shooting incident inside his home

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