Topic: Judicial Security

2 chapters across the catalog

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Clarence Thomas and Protests at Justices' Homes

Justice Clarence Thomas spoke publicly about how the leak destroyed the fundamental trust within the Supreme Court. Protests organized under the "Bans Off Our Bodies" banner targeted the private residences of justices, leading to debates over the legality of such demonstrations. The lack of Department of Justice intervention in these protests is criticized as a failure to protect the judiciary from intimidation.

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1:04:25 - 1:08:11

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Merrick Garland and Judicial Security Legislation

Attorney General Merrick Garland increased security for Supreme Court justices following the Roske incident and protests at their homes. Congress began considering legislation to provide more funding for judicial protection and to block judges' personal information from the internet. The discussion notes that the threat to judges is a global reality that often goes underreported in the U.S.