Retired judges go on road trip to create awareness about the politicization of courts

NPR | By Sarah Donaldson

Published July 12, 2026 at 7:57 AM EDT

A group of state and federal judges are touring three states, going to courthouses and diners to talk to Americans about the rule of law.

Sarah Donaldson

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