As a former federal judge, I’m concerned by a year of challenges to the US justice system

By: John E. Jones III, Dickinson College, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: December 11, 2025

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Last Updated: 4 weeks, 2 days ago

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By John E. Jones III, Dickinson College

The public has been hearing from a lot of federal judges over the past year, much more than normal. That’s because many of them are concerned about the Trump administration’s commitment to the rule of law.

Dickinson College President John E. Jones III was appointed as a federal judge by President George W. Bush and spent 20 years on the bench after being confirmed unanimously …

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