S.D. federal judge joins effort to protect courts amid rising threats, funding concerns

U.S. District Judge Karen Schreier of South Dakota has been appointed to the Judicial Security and Independence Task Force.

Established by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the task force aims to address rising threats against federal judges and ensure the judiciary’s independence.

Schreier, who became South Dakota’s first female federal judge in 1999, will collaborate with other members to develop strategies enhancing court security nationwide.

Story courtesy of Northern Plains News.