Judicial selection of federal judges in the USA contains some similarities with selection in the states. Party organizational politics, the politics of policy, and bar association politics all come into play. But because federal judges are nominated by the President, the center of selection activity...
Constraints between the Congress and the courts. Congress has the right of approval or veto presidential nomination to appoint federal judges of the Supreme Court, candidates must first of the Federal Supreme Court judges nominated by the Federal President but only through the approval of the Senate...
As required by Article III of the Constitution of the United States, the judges of district courts are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate and hold their offices “during good Behaviour.” Magistrate judges, who are appointed by federal district judges on a full-time basis ...
Two Blacks Among 11 Federal Judges Nominated By BushReports that African-American judges Roger Gregory and Barrington Parker were among those nominated by United States President George W. Bush to serve on...
Federal judges are supposed to step aside in cases where their “impartiality might reasonably be questioned." Other bases for recusal include a personal bias against one of the parties. Trump’s lawyers say Chutkan's comments in cases against Jan. 6 rioters sho...
“Federal judges in Montana are crushing our way of life because they legislate from the bench,” Daines said. “Montanans want judges who will bring balance to our courts and uphold the Constitution. Unfortunately, President Biden failed to seriously consult with me prior to making this nominatio...
In federal cases, Congress not only defines what is a crime that can cost the accused both freedom and property, but it also passes statutes that control how federal judges are allowed to sentence those who have been convicted of federal drug crimes. For...
What Are The Odds Of The U.S. Immigration Courts’ Survival? Lecture: “Practical Tips For Presenting An Asylum Case In Immigration Court” (UDC Version, 02/17) “GANG OF 14” FORMER IMMIGRATION JUDGES AND BIA APPELLATE IMMIGRATION JUDGES (INCLUDING ME) FILE AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF ADMINI...
There has long been an outcry against Congress unilaterally setting up mandatory punishments for all defendants and ignoring the realities that may impact the particular case. Judges may want to use their discretion to impose a sentence that is more equitable and just with the full agreement of bo...
Short of issuing an order, Chutkan has already suggested that inflammatory comments could force her to move up the trial, nowscheduled to begin in March,to guard against tainting the jury pool. Judges can threaten gag order violators with fines or jail time, but jailing a presiden...