In a series of rare interviews, a dozen anonymous federal judges criticized the Supreme Court for continuing to “undermine” lower court rulings that contradict the Trump administration‘s policies, offering little explanation and not addressing rising threats of violence against judges.

Speaking with NBC News, the judges, both Democratic and Republican appointees, point to an increasing trend of the Trump administration appealing to the Supreme Court following unfavorable rulings by lower courts. The Supreme Court, with its 6-3 conservative majority, issues emergency rulings, more often than not in favor of Trump’s policies. Little or no explanation comes with the rulings.

Ten of the 12 judges who spoke to NBC say things need to change, calling for more clarity from the Supreme Court just

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