Judges

Current and retired judges are touring the Midwest to warn about physical threats to judges and increasing criticism from politicians and elected officials.

Costa Rica's daily homicide count has decreased from 2.5 to 1.9 since 2023. The president continues to accuse judges of allowing criminals to go free despite the decline in killings.

Three additional judges of the A.P. High Court were sworn in. The appointment expands the judicial capacity of the court.

Judges assert that tyranny threatening judicial independence manifests in various forms. They emphasize that maintaining the rule of law requires consistent effort, yet some believe judges are incapable of fulfilling this duty.

Ministers and coalition MKs are urging a pardon for the PM after judges recommended dropping a key bribery charge against him. Levin, Eliyahu, Katz, and others have called for clemency or dismissal of the charges.

Judges are urging the prosecution to drop a bribery charge from Netanyahu's trial. Netanyahu's attorney argues that conducting the trial five days a week would be like the Eichmann trial, and the prosecution agrees that daily hearings are nearly impossible.

Brazil's Supreme Court has ruled to allow retroactive payment of perks that exceed the constitutional pay ceiling for judges. The decision received at least five votes in favor with no opposition, though four justices remain to vote, and the judgment is pending until Tuesday.

An ADC official has sued judges over alleged bias, prompting the judges to seek dismissal of the lawsuit. The judges' lawyer filed a joint preliminary objection and a joint statement of defense in response.

New York has increased prison system oversight by adding a formerly incarcerated person to an oversight committee, requiring judges to tour detention centers, and launching public databases to track staff misconduct.

Chile’s Supreme Court has initiated disciplinary reviews against judges and court staff who traveled abroad while collecting paid sick leave. State auditors identified over 25,000 public employees who similarly traveled internationally while claiming illness, with a parallel criminal case addressing fake medical claims.

Three judges are facing misconduct allegations in three different states, leading to increased scrutiny of the federal judiciary's system for addressing misconduct within its ranks. The situation highlights concerns about judicial accountability.

A nonprofit organization successfully keeps 95% of its clients out of jail and in court, but faces opposition from San Francisco judges, sheriffs, and the SF Bar Association, who argue it represents a power grab disguised as reform. SF courts are reportedly seeking to eliminate the program.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin refused to commit to following court orders that the Department of Homeland Security is acting illegally, citing concerns about politicized courts. Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy highlighted that the department has violated nearly 100 court orders this year, linking noncompliance to partisan disputes over funding.

The article discusses how judicial interpretations of language in court can determine legal outcomes, questioning whether judges should act as linguists.

Judges are criticizing the Justice Department's lawyers for undermining trust, which is essential for federal courts to function efficiently. The Justice Department lawyers' reliability is now questioned, threatening the smooth operation of legal proceedings.

NYC residents are demanding that judges relinquish a parking lot to provide a crucial community amenity. The residents criticize the judges for prioritizing their own convenience over community interests.

Judges blocked Alabama's congressional district maps that would have diluted Black voting power ahead of the 2026 elections, citing potential violations of voting rights laws.

Netanyahu's cross-examination in Case 2000 was cut short by two hours due to 'security reasons' cited by his legal team. Judges approved the early termination, which was attributed to the Prime Minister's need to address urgent diplomatic affairs.

A new survey reveals significant concern among lawyers and judges about threats to the rule of law, with Trump described as the 'greatest threat' due to perceived presidential overreach, persecution of enemies, and unchecked abuses of power. The poll highlights the political stakes in November.

The article emphasizes the need to protect judges and uphold the rule of law in America. It advocates for principled criticism of judicial decisions that threaten core freedoms, while rejecting attacks on court integrity and judicial security.