Derek Hawkins

4 weeks ago | abajournal.com | Derek Hawkins

Home Syndicated Sharp spike in threats to judges prompts… Judiciary Sharp spike in threats to judges prompts calls for more security A spike in threats against federal judges since President Donald Trump took office is prompting calls for new funding and security measures, with current and former jurists, lawmakers and law enforcement officials saying existing protections are not enough. The U.S. Marshals Service investigated 373 separate threats to judges in the first five months of 2025,...

4 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Derek Hawkins

Spike in threats to judges prompts calls for more security (washingtonpost.com) Spike in threats to judges prompts calls for more security By Derek Hawkins 2025053001335200 A spike in threats against federal judges after President Donald Trump took office is prompting calls for new funding and security measures, with current and former jurists, lawmakers, and law enforcement officials saying existing protections are not enough.

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Natalie Allison |Ellen Nakashima |Derek Hawkins |Warren Strobel

Trump’s gifted Qatari 747 would be a security problem, officials say (washingtonpost.com) Trump’s gifted Qatari 747 would be a security problem, officials say By Natalie Allison; Ellen Nakashima; Dan Lamothe; Derek Hawkins; Warren P.

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Derek Hawkins

Fake pizza orders sent to judges seen as threat to judicial safety (washingtonpost.com) Fake pizza orders sent to judges seen as threat to judicial safety By Derek Hawkins 2025051110004400 Federal judges say unsolicited pizza deliveries to jurists' homes that began in February may number in the hundreds across at least seven states, prompting increased security concerns and a demand from a Senate leader for a Justice Department investigation.

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Derek Hawkins

Anonymous pizza deliveries to judges appear to be threats, senator says (washingtonpost.com) Anonymous pizza deliveries to judges appear to be threats, senator says By Derek Hawkins 2025050616561800 The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday called on the Justice Department and FBI to investigate a series of anonymous pizza deliveries made to the homes of federal judges in recent months, saying they appeared to be part of a wave of threats against the judiciary. Sen. Dick...