""What's most problematic is that the extraordinary has become ordinary. It's just a matter of course now that when you issue an opinion that some people don't like, you're going to get threats, you're going to get death threats, and that is obviously problematic on many levels.""
""Reyes repeated some of the death threats that she has received, including calls for her to be lynched and shot, and she said many other judges she has talked to have described similar threats against them.""
Federal judges are experiencing a rise in threats against themselves and their families, with some judges stating that these threats have become a regular occurrence. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes highlighted the severity of the situation, noting that issuing unpopular opinions often leads to threats, including death threats. Other judges echoed similar experiences, indicating a troubling trend in the judiciary. This panel discussion followed a recent judicial ethics opinion that allows judges more freedom to address criticisms of the courts.
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