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law-and-politics1 year ago•6 min saved

"Debate Over Judicial Discretion in 'Judge-Shopping' Policy"

The federal judiciary released a revised policy recommending random assignment of judges in civil cases with statewide or national implications, addressing concerns about "judge shopping." The policy is not a mandate and does not apply to criminal or bankruptcy cases. Conservative judges and lawmakers have criticized the change, accusing the Judicial Conference and Democrats of attempting to grab power from conservative jurists in isolated jurisdictions. Some judges have expressed concerns about the practicality of implementing a random-case-assignment policy in geographically large districts.

via The Washington Post|

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politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Controversy Erupts Over New Federal Rule Curbing 'Judge Shopping' in US Courts"

Conservative judges and GOP lawmakers are criticizing a new policy by the Judicial Conference of the United States that would require assigning judges at random in civil cases with statewide or national implications, arguing that it conflicts with federal law. The policy aims to address concerns about "judge shopping," but has sparked opposition and questions about its legality. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and other Republicans are urging chief judges to continue their current case assignment practices, while legal experts and some judges are raising concerns about the authority of the Judicial Conference to mandate such changes.

via The Washington Post|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Schumer pushes for Texas judge shopping reform to prevent forum manipulation.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is urging a chief judge in a Texas federal court to change case assignment practices to prevent "forum shopping" by litigants who are able to hand-pick judges to hear their civil cases. Schumer argues that the current practice has led to "chaotic and flawed rulings" on various issues. He is calling for a more even distribution and random assignment of cases to judges in the district court. Schumer warns that if flexibility continues to allow litigants to hand-pick their preferred judges, Congress will consider more prescriptive requirements.

via NBC News|

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