Bill to address threats against judges clears key hurdle

Source: Daily Journal

As threats against judges skyrocket, California lawmakers advanced a bill Tuesday to make such threats an aggravating factor in sentencing. But civil liberties advocates warn the measure could sweep up protected speech and overreach existing law.

As threats against judges skyrocket, California lawmakers advanced a bill Tuesday to make such threats an aggravating factor in sentencing. But civil liberties advocates warn the measure could sweep up protected speech and overreach existing law.