Attorney general joins calls to fund federal judge security programs

Attorney General Raoul Joins Bipartisan Coalition Calling For Increased Security Funding For Federal Judiciary

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan letter, signed by 44 states, to congressional leaders requesting additional funding for the security of federal judges, who are increasingly facing threats and hostile incidents targeting them, their families and courthouse staff.“The safety and independence of our judiciary is vital to democracy,” Raoul said. “Threats against federal judges have more than doubled in recent years. Judges…

Attorney general joins calls to fund federal judge security programs

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition calling on congressional leaders to fund security programs for federal judges, who have been facing increasing threats and hostility.