Daniel’s Law: How New Jersey Protects Its Judicial System - And Why Those Who Are Covered Should Embrace It
New Jersey’s implementation of Daniel’s Law, which attempts to shield judges, court
personnel and law enforcement from threats and violence, was the subject of a panel
discussion at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ.
In July 2020, an assailant armed with a gun went to the New Jersey home of U.S. District
Court Judge Esther Salas. The gunman opened fire when the door was answered, seriously
injuring Salas’ husband, Mark Anderl, and killing their son, Daniel, 20. State and
federal laws named after Daniel have since been passed prohibiting the publication
of addresses and personal information of judges and other court personnel to thwart
would-be attackers. Learn more.
Panel:
- Esther Salas, U.S. District Court judge, New Jersey
- Timothy McGoughran, president of the N.J. State Bar Association
- Christine Campbell, director of the Office of Information Privacy, N.J. Department
of Community Affairs
Moderator:
- Judge Julio Mendez, retired, senior contributing analyst for the Hughes Center
