Federal Judges Fear for Their Safety in Trump's America

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Trump's call to impeach Judge Boasberg over a deportation ruling sparks threats and safety concerns for federal judges

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Judges, including Justice Barrett's family, face real threats, like a recent pipe bomb hoax in her sister's mailbox, sparking safety concerns

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Judge Salas and others warn of rising threats, urging action to protect judicial safety after recent alarming incidents

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Threats against judges, including bomb scares and SWAT calls, are escalating, undermining judicial independence

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Threats are escalating as Trump, and his supporters challenge the legitimacy of the U.S. legal system

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Judge Boasberg, D.C. District Court chief, oversaw key Trump cases, prompting impeachment calls

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Trump wants Judge Boasberg impeached for blocking Venezuelan deportations, sparking a constitutional clash

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