Trump-appointed judge quits judicial group over warning about threats

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Source: Reuters

Trump-appointed judge quits judicial group over warning about threats

By Nate Raymond
March 10, 202511:37 AM EDT Updated 4 hours ago


Judge James Ho speaks during The William F. Buckley, Jr. Program at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, U.S., November 30, 2022. REUTERS/Michelle McLoughlin/File Photo

March 10 (Reuters) - A prominent conservative U.S. appeals court judge resigned from the largest association of federal judges over its decision to speak out against a rise in criticism, threats and violence directed at the judiciary in a statement issued after several judges came under attack for blocking Trump administration initiatives.

U.S. Circuit Judge James Ho, who was appointed by Republican President Donald Trump and is seen as a potential U.S. Supreme Court nominee, at a Saturday night event hosted by the conservative Federalist Society took issue with a rare public statement, opens new tab issued by the Federal Judges Association.

In a statement on Wednesday, the 1,100-member group said recent events had provided "a clear and urgent reminder that federal judges play a crucial role in upholding our democracy as guardians of the rule of law." ... The group did not cite any specific cases, individuals or threats as it warned about "irresponsible rhetoric shrouded in disinformation," security concerns and the risk of "erosion in the independence of the judiciary."

But the group issued the statement as billionaire Elon Musk and other Trump administration allies have publicly ramped up efforts to discredit judges who stand in the way of White House efforts to slash federal jobs and programs, including by calling for the impeachment of some.

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Yes, I thought it was a picture of Buddy Hackett at first too.

[SupportSanity]

1. Nevah Upset Duh Massah

(Never upset the master!)

I think we are going to be seeing quite a lot of entrenched Trump people ducking while others try and keep norms.

The attacks can be pretty brutal, so much better to stay completely out of it.

[wolfie001]

2. Isn't this one of those POS judges that force women to look at ultrasounds?

Gawd, I hate them all. All those RW kooky, clown judges. They should be preaching in a temple, mosque, church. Not ruling in a courtroom.

[Rebl2]

3. Federalist Society

Seems like a cult.