A measure to protect judges' personal information on the internet was tucked into a 4,000-page defense authorization bill that passed the Senate Thursday and is headed to President Joe Biden's desk.
As part of the National Defense Authorization Act that first passed the Democratic-led House by a 350-80 vote, lawmakers also approved the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act, which is named after the dead son of New Jersey-based U.S. District Judge Esther Salas. The NDAA was approved by a large 83-11 vote in the Senate.
The attack on Salas's family underscored the growing number of threats federal judges face, as the U.S. Marshals Service reported judges were subject to 4,511 threats and inappropriate communications in 2021, an increase from 926 in 2015. But despite growing safety concerns surrounding federal judges, some free speech advocates believe the measure treads the line of censorship. While the bill exempts journalists from using the information for news or editorial purposes, critics argue the exemption could infringe on the First Amendment.
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