Judges are getting more threats than ever. In 2023, there were 457 threats against federal judges. That's a big jump from 300 in 2022 and 179 in 2019. Every single one of these threats was serious enough to investigate. Judges who have ruled on cases involving the Trump administration and its allie
Lynn Smith, a former news anchor, faced a big challenge: she was scared of public speaking. She called this fear her "brain bully. " This fear held her back, even though she had a successful career. But she didn't let it stop her. Instead, she turned her fear into a business that helps others. Smit
Lynn Hamilton, a talented actress, passed away at 95 in her Chicago home. She was known for her roles in popular TV shows like "Sanford and Son" and "The Waltons. " Her journey in the entertainment industry was quite remarkable. She started with theater and later moved to TV and films. Hamilton's fi
Judges in the United States are facing a tough time. They are under attack from various groups, including politicians and influential figures. These attacks are not just about criticizing their decisions. They are about threatening their safety and even their jobs. This is a big problem for the rule
Judges play a big role in society. They make decisions that affect everyone. But do they know what the public thinks? Do they consider what matters to us when they make their calls? To find out, a national survey was conducted. It asked people about judicial roles and what factors judges should thin
Judges are feeling the heat. Two senior judges, Richard Sullivan and Jeffrey Sutton, recently spoke up about the growing pressure on the judiciary. They warned that threats of impeachment against judges who rule against President Trump could disrupt the appeals process. This is a big deal because im
Judge's writing and citation practices have been under the microscope for over a century. The focus is on how political leanings influence their decisions. This isn't about judges blatantly favoring one side; it's more subtle. It's about the words they choose and the cases they reference. The study
Judge Tanya Chutkan has expressed doubts about issuing a broad restraining order against Elon Musk and his cost-cutting initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The judge is cautious about acting on news reports alone and has questioned the evidence presented by the 14 states invo
Judges are crucial in implementing transitional justice. But how do we handle their involvement with non-democratic regimes? In Czechia, we see that existing mechanisms like prosecution, lustration, truth-seeking, and amnesties aren't ideal. Judges often had different roles than politicians, and jud
Lynn Ban, a well-known jewelry designer and cast member of Netflix's "Bling Empire: New York, " has sadly passed away at the age of 51. Her son, Sebastian, confirmed the news on her Instagram account. Lynn was involved in a skiing accident during a family trip to Aspen, Colorado, which led to a brai
