Esther Salas
Esther Salas is a United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, known for her commitment to justice and her advocacy for the safety of judges and their families. Salas made headlines in 2020 when her son was tragically killed in a targeted attack linked to her judicial work, highlighting the dangers faced by judges in the current political climate. She has since spoken out about the need for increased protection for judges and their families, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the judicial system from threats and violence.
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Esther Salas was referenced as a New Jersey district judge whose son was killed in a 2020 incident.
‘What have we become?’: shock across US political parties after Charlie Kirk shooting | Charlie Kirk shooting
United Kingdom· 2025-09-11
Esther Salas, a district judge, has faced threats and discussed the alarming rise in hostility towards judges.
Cómo Trump está transformando el poder presidencial en Estados Unidos
Panama· 2025-07-22
Esther Salas has been vocal about the threats judges are facing, including those related to her late son.
How Donald Trump is using the courts to push through his agendaUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-21U.S. District Judge Esther Salas, whose son was killed by a disgruntled lawyer, said disinformation about judges was spreading 'from the top down.'
Ex-Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy says 'freedom is at risk' amid attacks on judges ruling against Trump
United States· 2025-06-27
Salas's son was fatally shot in a case linked to intimidation against judges.
US judges ruling against Trump barraged with abuse and threats, experts warn | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-17
Esther Salas has received unordered pizzas at her home, which she perceives as threats.
Dommere i USA får ubestilte pizzaer levert hjem. Oppleves som trusler.
Norway· 2025-05-13Esther Salas has received unordered pizzas at her home, which she perceives as threats.
Dommere i USA får ubestilte pizzaer levert hjem. Oppleves som trusler.Norway· 2025-05-12Judge Esther Salas revealed the frightening reason behind unexpected pizza deliveries to judges' homes amid the conflict with Trump.
Motivul înspăimântător pentru care judecători din SUA primesc comenzi de pizza, pe fondul războiului cu Trump. „Știu unde locuiești”
Romania· 2025-04-21
Esther Salas has been outspoken about the need for protections for jurists after a tragic incident involving her family.
Trump’s defiance of court orders is ‘testing the fences’ of the rule of law | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-23
Judge Esther Salas expressed her concerns about the safety of judges after her son was murdered.
טראמפ מצפצף על החוקה - וגם ארה"ב בדרך למשבר חוקתי
Israel· 2025-03-23
Judge Esther Salas expressed concern over the threats faced by judges and their families, recalling the murder of her son.
Juízes americanos sofrem ameaças após desafiarem governo Trump
Brazil· 2025-03-21
Esther Salas expressed concern for the safety of judges after losing her son due to her work.
Er stellt sein Mandat über den Rechtsstaat
Switzerland· 2025-03-20
