Robert S. Lasnik
Senior U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Washington, appointed in 1998 and former chief judge of that court; frequent commentator on judicial independence and court civility.
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May 9, 2026 • 1h 2min
The “Civility” Problem for Judges
Jeremy Fogel, former U.S. district judge and judicial educator, and Robert S. Lasnik, senior U.S. district judge and longtime commentator on judicial independence, discuss rising threats to judges. They talk about social media’s role, attacks from political leaders, historical authoritarian tactics, judges’ reluctance to respond, and how courts can push back while preserving civility and public trust.
May 9, 2026 • 1h 2min
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - The “Civility” Problem for Judges
Robert S. Lasnik, a longtime federal judge who speaks on threats to the judiciary, and Jeremy Fogel, former federal judge and judicial ethics advocate. They discuss rising threats to judges amplified by social media and political rhetoric. They explore how executive attacks, erosion of institutional norms, and the meaning of judicial civility reshape the courts' independence.
May 9, 2026 • 1h 2min
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - The “Civility” Problem for Judges
Robert S. Lasnik, a longtime federal judge who speaks on judicial independence, and Jeremy Fogel, former U.S. district judge and judicial-institute leader, discuss rising threats to judges and their families. They talk about how social media and high-level rhetoric amplify danger. They debate judges’ silence, ethics rules, security steps, and what civility should actually mean in the courts.
