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Lawsuits challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to reshape the federal government have resulted in injunctions, restraining orders, and threats against the judges who are handling the cases. But these threats are not new - threats and acts of violence and retribution against judges have dramatically increased in recent years and are coming from all sides of the political spectrum. What impact do these threats have on judicial independence and the rule of law? What can or should be done to defend judges? What happens if the political branches of government ignore court orders? And what can be done to improve public support for the courts? Paul W. Grimm, the David F. Levi Professor of the Practice of Law and Director of the Bolch Judicial Institute, will moderate the discussion with Duke Law Professors Marin Levy, Ernie Young, and Neil Siegel. Lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Sponsored by the Bolch Judicial Institute. For details contact Lora Beth Farmer at lora.farmer@law.duke.edu.