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Democrats See a Chance to Beat Trump on Judicial Confirmations

Democrats are strategically aiming to confirm more judges to rebalance the federal judiciary post-election.

Morning Docket: 12.24.24

Biden's decision to kill a new judges law highlights concerns over federal judiciary standards.
Recent controversial incidents raise questions about the competency and decision-making in the federal judiciary.

Pres. Carter 'opened the door' for more diverse judiciary, Bay Area attorney says

Jimmy Carter's judicial nominations significantly diversified the federal court system by appointing record numbers of women and people of color.

Democrats See a Chance to Beat Trump on Judicial Confirmations

Democrats are strategically aiming to confirm more judges to rebalance the federal judiciary post-election.

Morning Docket: 12.24.24

Biden's decision to kill a new judges law highlights concerns over federal judiciary standards.
Recent controversial incidents raise questions about the competency and decision-making in the federal judiciary.

Pres. Carter 'opened the door' for more diverse judiciary, Bay Area attorney says

Jimmy Carter's judicial nominations significantly diversified the federal court system by appointing record numbers of women and people of color.
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Chief Justice John Roberts Thinks You're Stupid And He's Probably Right

Chief Justice Roberts' approach to public communication reflects low regard for the public and evasiveness on critical issues facing the judiciary.

Victims of harassment by federal judges often find the judiciary is above the law

Federal judiciary employees face challenges in reporting abuse by judges and lack protections under civil rights laws.

Chief Justice John Roberts Thinks You're Stupid And He's Probably Right

Chief Justice Roberts' approach to public communication reflects low regard for the public and evasiveness on critical issues facing the judiciary.

Victims of harassment by federal judges often find the judiciary is above the law

Federal judiciary employees face challenges in reporting abuse by judges and lack protections under civil rights laws.
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IGs oversee most federal agencies. Why not the Supreme Court? - Harvard Gazette

An inspector general for the U.S. Supreme Court could enhance accountability and trust in the federal judiciary.

Congress To Federal Judges: You Are Not Above The Law

The Judiciary Accountability Act aims to extend federal anti-discrimination protections to judiciary employees, including law clerks, correcting their current lack of workplace protections.

The Federal Judiciary Has a Gerontocracy Problem

Aging federal judges resist retirement, hindering new generations' impact on the judiciary.

The Federal Judiciary Might Actually Expand

The Senate passed the JUDGES Act to address understaffing in federal judiciary by adding judges in 25 district courts.

Were you harassed, bullied while working for a federal judge? We want to hear from you

Federal judiciary exempt from civil rights law protecting workers from harassment

Morning Docket: 04.01.24

Boeing's legal department remains stable amid other pressure drops
Trump may consider replacing legal team for case delays

Federal judiciary seeks more money for security amid rise in threats

Federal judiciary requests more security funding due to increased threats against judges.
U.S. Supreme Court seeks $19.4 million to enhance security and protect justices' homes.

Alaska federal judge resigns after investigators say he created a hostile workplace

Judge Kindred resigned due to creating a hostile work environment and engaging in inappropriate behavior, leading to potential impeachment proceedings.
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