Federal Judge Reports Dozens of Death Threats After Blocking Trump Birthright Citizenship Order
Federal Judge John Coughenour, appointed by Ronald Reagan, said he has received dozens to hundreds of death threats following his 2025 decision to block President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. Coughenour, in his 44th year on the bench, stated he has never experienced the level of hostility toward the judiciary seen over the past year. The judge's remarks were recorded for broadcast journalism.
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✓ Verified
- ✓Judge John Coughenour was appointed by Ronald Reagan. (60 Minutes, AP, Reuters, NPR)
- ✓Coughenour blocked President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. (60 Minutes, AP, Reuters, NPR, NYT)
- ✓Coughenour said he received dozens to hundreds of death threats. (60 Minutes)
- ✓Coughenour has served 44 years as a federal judge. (60 Minutes, AP)
~ Interpretation
- ~Coughenour characterizes current hostility toward the judiciary as unprecedented in his career. (Judge's statement, not independently verified comparison)
- ~The source attributes recent judicial threats to broader political polarization. (Judge's characterization, not independently confirmed causal analysis)
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