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U.S. judges face a 40% rise in threats since 2019, with 457 incidents in 2023, driven by political polarization and online harassment.
Federal judges across the U.S., including several in Chicago’s Northern District, are facing a 40% surge in threats over four years, with 457 incidents in 2023 alone, driven by political polarization and online harassment.
Judges handling high-profile immigration and enforcement cases have been targeted, prompting warnings from judicial leaders about threats to public trust and judicial independence.
Despite broad public support, a small but vocal group uses social media and personal data to intimidate judges, who are legally barred from responding to criticism about pending cases.
Experts stress the need for public awareness to protect judges while preserving the judiciary’s impartiality.
Los jueces estadounidenses se enfrentan a un aumento del 40% en amenazas desde 2019, con 457 incidentes en 2023, impulsados por la polarización política y el acoso en línea.