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September 1, 2026
Federal Judges Report Increased Security Measures Amid Ongoing Threats
- Security incidents against federal judges rose 57% in the year ending September 2025, prompting judges to take significant safety measures.
- Judges report feeling overwhelmed and fearful for their families, with some considering alternative rulings to avoid backlash.
- New studies highlight the psychological toll on judges, with many installing security cameras and panic buttons at home.
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- New reports detail US judges’ safety measures against threatsSep 1, 2026 at 8:22 PM · AP
- US judges reveal panic buttons, private security in chilling new reports about threatsSep 1, 2026 at 8:49 PM · ABC News