In September, the U.S. Judicial Conference's Committee on Codes of Conduct issued strict guidelines against law clerks applying for political jobs while employed by federal courts. However, six months later, the committee relaxed these guidelines, suggesting that pursuing political job opportunities may only pose risks under specific circumstances. This change grants judges greater discretion to assess potential conflicts and emphasizes the need for them to stay informed about their clerks' job searches, reflecting the fluctuating nature of judicial ethics in the current political climate.
The U.S. Judicial Conference's Committee on Codes of Conduct has relaxed its ethical guidelines for judicial employees, allowing more leniency in applying for political jobs.
The committee now states that seeking political employment by law clerks may pose a risk only under certain circumstances, allowing judges discretion on the matter.
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