10/16/2026
Colson Hicks Eidson partner Roberto Martinez authored an article in the Miami Herald, “Americans are becoming increasingly violent toward judges, risking our democracy,” examining the rise in threats and violence against judges and their families and the implications for judicial independence and the rule of law.
Drawing on his experience as a former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Bob emphasizes the importance of protecting judges and their families, noting that an independent federal judiciary is essential to safeguarding our constitutional democracy and fundamental rights, from freedom of speech to the right to a fair trial. He also underscores the critical role federal judges play in protecting Americans against government overreach.
Bob further calls on all Americans to advocate for sustained, adequate funding for the security of federal and state judges and their families, and to speak out against threats and acts of violence directed at the judiciary. As he cautions, silence in the face of anger and hate can embolden violence.
Read the article here: https://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article317641783.html
