Judges Targeted by 'Pizza Doxing' and Harassment, U.S. Marshals Report Over 100 Cases
Federal judges are targeted by over 100 'pizza doxing' incidents and escalating threats since 2024, often linked to criticism from Trump, prompting enhanced protection.
Overview
- U.S. Marshals have documented over 100 cases of "pizza doxings" targeting federal judges and their families since 2024, with a notable increase in these harassment incidents in recent months.
- These "pizza doxings" involve unsolicited pizza deliveries to judges' homes, often made in the name of Daniel Anderl, a deceased individual, as a clear form of intimidation and harassment.
- Federal judges who have issued rulings against Trump are particularly vulnerable, receiving enhanced online protection due to the escalating threats and "pizza doxings" they face.
- The surge in threats and harassment coincides with Trump intensifying his criticism against these judges, actively naming them on social media platforms, which fuels the targeting.
- The ongoing "pizza doxing" campaign and other threats highlight a serious concern for judicial security, prompting federal authorities to implement measures to safeguard judges and their families.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the story by emphasizing escalating threats against federal judges, directly linking them to former President Trump's rhetoric. They highlight judges' personal experiences and fears, portraying Trump's criticism as a dangerous instigation. The narrative consistently underscores the judiciary's vulnerability and the perceived lack of condemnation for these "targeted attacks."
"This is a targeted, concentrated, coordinated attack on judges, and yet we don’t hear any condemnation from Washington."
Fortune"This is not some random, silly act, this is a targeted, concentrated, coordinated attack on judges."
ABC News"Threats to federal judges have steadily risen over the last six years, according to the Marshals."
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FAQ
Pizza doxing is a harassment tactic where individuals send unsolicited pizza deliveries to federal judges' homes, often using the name of Daniel Anderl, the deceased son of a judge, as a form of intimidation and psychological warfare.
Judges who have issued rulings against Trump are especially vulnerable to pizza doxing and other threats, as Trump's intensified criticism and naming of these judges on social media platforms have fueled the targeting.
Federal authorities, including the U.S. Marshals Service, have enhanced protections for judges and their families, investigating unsolicited pizza deliveries and taking steps to safeguard judicial security, including the passage of the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act to limit public access to judges' personal information.
Yes, the doxing campaign has expanded to include U.S. Capitol police and members of Congress, who have also received unsolicited pizza deliveries intended to intimidate or shame them.
The name Daniel Anderl, son of Judge Esther Salas who was fatally shot in 2020 by a disgruntled attacker, is being used in pizza doxing deliveries as a symbolic and menacing reference; this tragedy led to congressional action to improve judicial security through the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act in 2022.
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