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The Supreme Court Is Handling the Election Differently Than in 2020. Uh-Oh.

Chief Justice John Roberts misjudged public sentiment regarding immunity for Trump amid growing court criticisms.

Officially Unethical To Suggest Sam Alito Is Unethical

A federal judge faced consequences for critiquing a Supreme Court Justice's improper conduct, indicating a troubling trend in judicial accountability.

Letters: Supreme Court must eliminate appearance of being bought

Judicial gifts pose a significant threat to judicial independence and should be regulated to avoid undue influence.

One justice was 'especially vocal' in opposition to enforcement mechanism for SCOTUS ethics code, report says

The U.S. Supreme Court's new ethics code lacks an enforcement mechanism, leading to criticism and concerns from its liberal justices.

The Supreme Court Is Handling the Election Differently Than in 2020. Uh-Oh.

Chief Justice John Roberts misjudged public sentiment regarding immunity for Trump amid growing court criticisms.

Officially Unethical To Suggest Sam Alito Is Unethical

A federal judge faced consequences for critiquing a Supreme Court Justice's improper conduct, indicating a troubling trend in judicial accountability.

Letters: Supreme Court must eliminate appearance of being bought

Judicial gifts pose a significant threat to judicial independence and should be regulated to avoid undue influence.

One justice was 'especially vocal' in opposition to enforcement mechanism for SCOTUS ethics code, report says

The U.S. Supreme Court's new ethics code lacks an enforcement mechanism, leading to criticism and concerns from its liberal justices.
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How Clarence Thomas Got Away With It

Justice Clarence Thomas continues to evade accountability for ethics violations despite multiple probes and allegations of accepting gifts from wealthy friends.

Sara Sharif: Why the judges from cases before schoolgirl's murder won't be named

Mr. Justice Williams ruled there is no individual culpability among professionals involved in Sara Sharif's court proceedings, focusing accountability on systemic failures instead.

Miranda Devine: If Joe Biden can pardon his son Hunter, why can't he do the same for 'best friend' Devon Archer?

The article criticizes the Biden family's perceived privilege and lack of accountability in the face of serious legal issues.

The Federal Circuit's Blind Spot: ParkerVision and the Problem of Invisible Reasoning

The Federal Circuit's Rule 36 practice undermines accountability and violates statutory requirements for written opinions in patent case appeals.
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NYC judge faces calls to resign after he set free parolee who later shot cop: 'Stunning lack of judgment'

Mayor Adams should demand Judge Daniels' resignation for releasing a violent criminal who later attacked an officer, highlighting concerns over public safety.

Is This The Best Biden Impeachment Argument You Have? - See Also

Attenuated knife-to-impeachment pipeline
Launch of judge rating database in a month
Disappointment for Kardashian followers

NYC judge faces calls to resign after he set free parolee who later shot cop: 'Stunning lack of judgment'

Mayor Adams should demand Judge Daniels' resignation for releasing a violent criminal who later attacked an officer, highlighting concerns over public safety.

Is This The Best Biden Impeachment Argument You Have? - See Also

Attenuated knife-to-impeachment pipeline
Launch of judge rating database in a month
Disappointment for Kardashian followers
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We Should Criticize The Judiciary. It's How We Hold The Institution Accountable.

Judges may feel entitled to exemption from criticism and accountability, affecting public trust in the judiciary.

California judge, accused of killing wife, is in jail and drawing $220,000 salary

Judge Ferguson, charged with murder, retains his salary despite being jailed due to California laws regarding judicial status and compensation.

Morning Docket: 10.03.24

The Trump case highlights serious allegations of criminality and potential Supreme Court interventions.
Judicial accountability is in question with the return of a controversial judge.
Eight states are poised to unnecessarily address non-citizen voting bans despite it being illegal.
UnitedHealth's lawsuit reflects broader issues in the responsiveness of the health insurance industry.

Paul and Jack were murdered by their abusive father. Why had the family courts granted him contact?

The family courts must undergo significant reforms to better protect children from abusive parents, a lesson painfully underscored by Claire Throssell's experience.

Criticizing plaintiff's 'chutzpah,' federal judge holds lawyer jointly responsible for over $207K in legal fees

The federal judge deemed the entire patent lawsuit frivolous, holding the lawyer and his client liable for over $207K in legal fees.

Abcarian: Supreme Court is out of control. Here's what it will take to rein it in

President Biden proposes reform for the U.S. Supreme Court, including term limits, an ethics code, and a constitutional amendment to reverse a controversial decision.

Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Vincent Del Giudice set to retire amid controversy

Supreme Court Justice Vincent Del Giudice retiring after facing criticism for excessive punitive sentences.
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