US judges reveal panic buttons, private security in chilling new reports about threats

Federal judges across the United States have increasingly resorted to personal security measures, including hiring private guards, altering daily commutes, and installing home fortifications such as panic buttons. According to two newly released studies, these precautions are a direct response to a mounting barrage of threats and harassment in recent months.

The rising hostility has left numerous members of the judiciary anxious about their personal safety. The reports highlight a chilling escalation in targeted intimidation, prompting federal judges to take unprecedented steps to secure their homes and routines against potential violence.