Mothering as a judge in an era of death threats

In the 19th, judges who are mothers face challenges in balancing their career and family responsibilities. Historically, this has involved managing inflexible schedules and heavy caseloads while being a primary caregiver. The situation has become more complex, with judges now also dealing with increased threats. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, threats against federal judges have more than doubled over the last decade, from 373 in 2019 to 807 in 2025. Further details on this issue are available from the source, including survey results that suggest women judges may be disproportionately affected by threats related to their rulings.