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As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence
By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 10, 2026
· 5 min read
On Friday, a group of retired judges stepped off a tour bus in a ritzy Michigan suburb after three days of barnstorming through corn fields, cities and coal towns in Ohio and Pennsylvania. They carried with them a message.In courthouses and public squares, they marked the nation's 250th anniversa...
Key takeaway In courthouses and public squares, they marked the nation's 250th anniversary with a dire warning: The rule of law in America is in grave danger.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 5 min
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