Judges Under Fire | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 1, 2026 · 1m

Federal judges are facing a terrifying surge in threats and harassment—with hundreds of menacing calls and online attacks forcing some to spend their own money fortifying their homes, even after floor plans were leaked. Security concerns have skyrocketed 57% in the last fiscal year, and Supreme Court justices aren’t immune. Many blame political rhetoric for fueling this hostility, as lawmakers’ public attacks—some later retracted—have created an environment where judges feel increasingly targeted. Now, advocates are pushing Congress to fully fund judicial security, shield personal data, and…