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Washington, D.C. – Judge Pauline Newman, 97, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, has faced a legal setback after a district court dismissed her lawsuit against the judicial oversight mechanisms questioning her mental fitness and ability to continue serving. Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, Newman challenged the constitutionality of the procedures that led to her forced hiatus from judicial duties. The conflict arose after Newman declined to submit to a neurological examination, participate in a committee interview, or disclose her medical records, leading to her suspension for a year. … Read more