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Justice Department Rebukes Federal Judges Over Times Interviews

Original: Justice Dept. Tries to Rebuke Federal Judges for Speaking to The Times

The US Justice Department has moved to reprimand federal judges for speaking with The New York Times, escalating a clash between the Trump administration's law enforcement arm and the judiciary. The rebuke, reported by the Times, has drawn attention to concerns about judicial independence and pressure on judges who engage with the press.

Why now: The confrontation raises fresh concerns about the independence of the federal judiciary under the current administration.

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