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Federal judges describe threats amid attacks from leaders

Season 2026 Episode 165 | 9m 03s

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.

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