Retired US judges tour swing states defending judicial independence from government control
Retired US judges Michael Donnelly and Robert Orr joined a bus tour across Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan last month to advocate for judicial independence, inspired by Polish judges who marched in robes against government control. The bipartisan effort, featuring 30 judges and lawyers, distributed pocket constitutions and explained to citizens why the rule of law matters in everyday.
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Published 02 Aug 2026, 11:00 UTC · Updated 02 Aug 2026, 11:20 UTC
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