Former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan was granted protection from arrest by the high court in Islamabad on Friday, a ruling that dealt a significant blow to the government and has already resulted in days of rioting by his supporters. The ruling protects Khan from multiple legal cases against him, ranging from corruption to fomenting violence, though around 100 court cases still stand against him. Khan’s followers have clashed with the police and carried out mob attacks on government and military buildings, leading to fears of even greater unrest in the country. While the ruling is a victory for Khan, it has raised concerns about the politicization of the judiciary and judiciary bias. A former cricket star turned Islamist politician, Khan has strong support around Pakistan and presents himself as an outsider victimized by the military and political dynasties that have long run Pakistan, while his opponents condemn him as a corrupt demagogue who incites violence.