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Recent discussions at the Speak Up For Justice rally have highlighted growing concerns about the verbal and physical threats faced by the judiciary in the United States. Organized by attorney Paul Kiesel, the event featured prominent voices such as U.S. District Judge Esther Salas, constitutional law expert Erwin Chemerinsky, and mediator Ken Feinberg, who collectively urged the legal community to be more vocal in addressing these attacks.
During the virtual rally, Judge Salas described the situation as akin to a “bonfire,” emphasizing that external forces are exacerbating the environment of hostility and aggression towards judges. The increasing threats underscore the urgent need for legal professionals to take a stand in defense of judicial independence and integrity.
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