Tag: Judicial System
Federal Judgeships: Potential Increase in the Works? Federal Judgeships Expansion: What Lies Ahead?
It seems that the potential increase in federal judgeships is back on the table after three decades. During a recent Senate Judiciary Committee meeting, Sen. Lindsey Graham highlighted that the last time Congress passed...
Federal Judge Avoids Discipline for Banning Female Prosecutor
A federal judge from the Southern District of Texas named Lynn Hughes was recently involved in a controversy where he banned a female prosecutor from his courtroom and made disparaging remarks about female attorneys....
Extreme Judicial Malfunction in Death Penalty Case, According to 6th Circuit
A federal appeals court recently made a significant decision in a death penalty case, granting relief to the inmate who challenged his sentencing. The court found that an Ohio judge displayed bias by involving...
Judge apologizes for dismissing charges against district attorney in Ahmaud Arbery case
In a recent turn of events surrounding the tragic case of Ahmaud Arbery, a Georgia judge made a controversial decision to dismiss charges against former Brunswick District Attorney Jackie Johnson. Johnson had been accused...
Prosecutors Oppose Juror Questionnaire in Santos Fraud Trial
The prosecutors in the Santos fraud trial are against using a juror questionnaire. They believe that this could potentially complicate the trial process and may not be necessary. The prosecutors argue that the jury...
Judicial Conduct Commission Calls for Removal of Judge Who Threatened Black Teens
A judge in Oneida County, New York, is facing calls for removal from the bench due to misconduct at a high school graduation party in July 2022. Judge Erin P. Gall, along with her...
Biden Nominates New US Judge in Philadelphia following Pratter’s Passing
President Biden has nominated a new US Judge in Philadelphia following the passing of Judge Pratter. Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania praised the nominee, Judge Gail Weilheimer, for her decades of service to Southeastern...
Defendants in SEC cases entitled to jury trials, SCOTUS rules
The U.S. Supreme Court made a significant ruling on Thursday, stating that defendants facing civil penalties for securities fraud before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are entitled to a jury trial under...
Supreme Court Ruling on Fifth Circuit: Key Takeaways
The recent Supreme Court ruling has criticized the Fifth Circuit for mishandling First Amendment issues. This marks the tenth time a repeat offender has had their license reinstated, raising concerns about the effectiveness of...
US Judge Praises Advancement of New Judgeships BillExpanding Judgeships Bill Receives High Praise
Happy Friday everyone! This week, there was some exciting news in the world of judiciary as the Senate Judiciary Committee pushed forward a bill that could potentially lead to the creation of new federal...