A @cip.uw.edu study says collapsing trust in courts, rising threats to judges, and online misinformation are exposing a judiciary built on “institutional silence.” Courts need modern communication, public engagement, and clearer narratives to rebuild legitimacy.
www.cip.uw.edu/2026/05/14/j...
Judicial communication has been defined by a culture of silence as a means of upholding the judiciary’s independence, legitimacy and authority.
