A group of residents is banding together to defend judges facing threats and violence

NPR | By Carrie Johnson

Published April 26, 2026 at 8:08 AM EDT

Boston-area residents have formed a group to support federal judges facing hostile rhetoric and violent threats.

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Carrie Johnson is a justice correspondent for the Washington Desk.

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