The federal courts say they have taken "extensive" steps to protect workers from abuse, discrimination and harassment since the rise of the #MeToo movement, but critics say many workers don't trust the internal system for reporting complaints.
Federal judges have enormous power over their courtrooms and their chambers, which can leave employees vulnerable to abuse, with few ways to report their concerns anonymously.
Attempts to break up some of Georgia's judicial circuits have hinged upon the argument that judges have high caseloads, and creating smaller circuits could ease their burden. But a new look at several of these attempts highlights some of the possible racial motivations behind drawing new lines.
Despite huge protests, Israel's new far-right government is doubling down on its first major initiative: to weaken the judiciary. Hungary and Poland's far-right did the same when they entered office.
