Judge Ho quits judicial group over warning about threats

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A prominent conservative U.S. appeals court judge resigned from the largest association of federal judges over its decision to speak out against a rise in criticism, threats and violence directed at the judiciary in a statement issued after several judges came under attack for blocking Trump administration initiatives. Read more.

U.S. Circuit Judge James Ho, who was appointed by Republican President Donald Trump and is seen as a potential U.S. Supreme Court nominee, took issue with the rare public statement issued by the Federal Judges Association. Ho announced his resignation from the group at an event on March 8 hosted by the conservative Federalist Society

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