Trump Trials Heighten Security Risks for Vulnerable Judiciary

False reports of shootings or bomb threats at two judges presiding over cases involving former President Donald Trump highlight the security challenges for the judiciary as the 2024 White House contender faces trials in multiple courthouses.

Courts around the country are bracing for what former law enforcement officials say will be unprecedented security challenges as they prepare to host trials of an ex-president and current candidate, who isn’t shy about making the judiciary a target of his anger on social media.

“We haven’t had anything like this,” said Judge Paul Grimm, a retired federal judge in Maryland and current director ...