The American Board of Trial Advocates has taken a stance against targeting federal judges with threats on social media. This move is part of a broader effort to defend judicial independence, which is currently under threat. Threats to the judiciary pose a significant danger to the balance of power in the US government.

The legal profession is being called upon to take proactive steps to prevent and condemn unacceptable behavior. Further details on this issue can be found in the Denton Record-Chronicle, which reported on the American Board of Trial Advocates' condemnation of social media threats against federal judges.