Disinformation campaigns against the judiciary are troublesome because judicial officers are often bound by ethical standards that prevent them from easily responding to fake news, misleading statements, or unjust criticism.

Consequently, the proponents of disinformation are given a platform, while the targeted judges have little opportunity to present accurate information.

Those who irresponsibly create or support disinformation campaigns not only disregard the limits of First Amendment protections regarding free speech, but their libelous content can also pose significant security risks for the targets of their attacks.