Judicial

New Study Reveals Surprising Influence of Party Affiliation on Judicial Outcomes

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Washington, D.C. – The debate over whether the media should identify the president who appointed federal judges has gained attention recently. Critics argue that highlighting the president’s association with judges perpetuates the belief that courts are just extensions of political parties. However, a new study by a Harvard Law School professor suggests that party affiliation does play a significant role in judicial outcomes. The study, conducted by Alma Cohen, examined 630,000 federal appeals court cases from 1985 to 2020. Cohen found that party affiliation had a far-reaching impact on decisions, beyond just controversial issues like … Read more

Shocking Findings: ACS Conducts Home Searches in Majority of Child Abuse Investigations, Raises Questions on Judicial Oversight

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New York City – A lawsuit filed against the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) alleges that the agency routinely conducts home searches during its annual investigations into child abuse and neglect. The lawsuit, which claims violations of constitutional rights, seeks to hold both ACS and the city accountable for their actions. The complaint asserts that ACS caseworkers search the homes of families involved in more than 50,000 investigations each year, often without any judicial determination of wrongdoing. The suit highlights the broad powers granted to ACS personnel in their official capacities, including the authority to … Read more

D.C. Federal Judge Opens Door for Suspended Circuit Judge to Challenge Judicial Conduct Act

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Washington, D.C. – A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has permitted suspended U.S. Circuit Judge Pauline Newman to present arguments regarding the constitutionality of the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act. This latest development is expected to fuel further debate among legal professionals. The Judicial Conduct and Disability Act has been a subject of controversy for some time now, as it governs the behavior of federal judges and the procedures for their disciplining. Critics argue that the act may infringe upon judges’ First Amendment rights and undermine the separation of powers. Under the act, judges are … Read more

Judge Robert Chasteen Retires After 20 Years of Exceptional Service to the Cordele Judicial Circuit

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Cordele, Georgia – After serving as the Cordele Judicial Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge for a distinguished 20-year tenure, Robert W. Chasteen has announced his retirement from full-time duty effective at the end of this year. The State Bar of Georgia extends their congratulations and thanks to Judge Chasteen for his dedication and contributions to the justice system in Ben Hill, Crisp, Dooly, and Wilcox counties. Judge Chasteen, a member of the Georgia Bar since 1969, was first elected as a Superior Court judge in 2004. Prior to his appointment, he had an extensive background … Read more