Judge Esther Salas on Judicial Threats and Hostile Rhetoric

Rising Threats Against Judges

• 📈 A report indicates a 327 percent rise in violent threats and impeachment calls against judges between May 2024 and March 2025.
• ⚠️ Judge Esther Salas highlights that these threats are not abstract, referencing the murder of her son by a disgruntled lawyer.

Weaponization of Personal Information

• 🍕 Anonymous pizza deliveries to judges and their children, often using the name of Judge Salas's murdered son, are being used to instill fear and intimidation.
• ⚖️ While the Anderl Act helps shield personally identifiable information on federal websites, state laws are needed to cover information accessible on state websites.
• 🤝 Coordination between state and federal governments is crucial to shield information exploited by bad actors for psychological warfare.

The Impact of Inflammatory Rhetoric

• 🗣️ Judge Salas emphasizes that inflammatory rhetoric from leaders, such as calling judges