The recent hire of former Oregon judge Vance Day by the Department of Justice has sparked outrage due to his controversial history, including a significant suspension by the Oregon bar. Notably, Day was involved in several incidents of misconduct, including intimidating a soccer referee and attempting to avoid officiating gay marriages. The Oregon Supreme Court criticized his actions as reflective of poor character and judgment. Additionally, he attracted further controversy for hanging a portrait of Adolf Hitler in the courthouse, highlighting his problematic tenure in the judiciary.
In 2015, it came to light that Day put up a collage, as described by the court: 'That collage included a painted portrait of none other than Adolf Hitler in the courthouse.'
Oregon's supreme court wrote, 'He falsely accused another person of assaulting him, and he otherwise acted dishonestly and for his own self-benefit.' They continued, 'His misconduct suggested a character that reflected poorly on his fitness to serve as a judge.'
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