As a former federal judge, I’m concerned by a year of challenges to the US justice system
- Written by John E. Jones III, President, Dickinson College
The Trump administration in 2025 has blown up many legal norms and rules in pursuit of its goals.Gearstd/iStock Getty Images PlusThe public has been hearing from a lot of federal judges over the past year, much more than normal. That’s because many of them are concerned about the Trump administration’s commitment to the rule of law.
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