Friend,
The courts are supposed to be independent. But right now, the security of our judges is under the control of the very people attacking them. And responsibility for enforcing court orders, including those that attempt to reign in unlawful actions by the administration is under the control of the administration’s Department of Justice.
That is not just dangerous. It threatens the balance of power.
President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi have spent months vilifying judges who rule against them. They have threatened impeachment, ignored Supreme Court orders, and turned federal law enforcement into a political weapon. Even worse, judges and their families have faced escalating threats from some of Trump’s supporters, from targeted harassment to deadly violence.
Yet the U.S. Marshals Service, the agency charged with protecting our judiciary and enforcing court orders still answers to Trump’s Justice Department, not the courts.
It is a crisis in the making. And we need to fix it now.
The MARSHALS Act would shift authority over the U.S. Marshals from the executive branch to the judiciary, where it belongs. This bill would:
- Create an independent board led by the Chief Justice and the Judicial Conference
- Empower the courts to appoint Marshals who serve the judiciary, not the White House
- Guarantee judges can be protected from threats without political interference
The MARSHALS Act was introduced by Democrats in both the House and Senate to send a clear message. We will not allow Trump to turn federal law enforcement into a tool for retaliation against the courts.
Judges should never have to fear for their lives or their independence when ruling on the law. And no president should be able to intimidate or silence the judiciary by manipulating the agency meant to protect it.
Make your voice heard. Add your name to support the MARSHALS Act today. >>
Thank you for speaking out.
Zach VanHouten
People For the American Way
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