New Study Reveals Surprising Influence of Party Affiliation on Judicial Outcomes
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