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Fox Newspolitics35 min agoUpdated
Conservative Groups Request Senate Probe of Justice Kagan's Recusal in Climate Liability Case
Nearly two dozen conservative organizations sent a letter Monday to Senate Judiciary Committee leaders requesting an inquiry into Justice Elena Kagan's failure to recuse from Suncor Energy v. Boulder County. The letter cited her foreword to a scientific evidence manual whose clim…
Washington Examinerpolitics13 days ago
Bar complaint filed against district judge over prior DOJ conduct
A government watchdog group filed a bar complaint Tuesday against a U.S. district judge, alleging dishonesty and interference with justice during her earlier Justice Department service. The filing references a DOJ report on selective FACE Act enforcement and statements made durin…
New York Postpolitics47 days ago
Alabama Probate Judge Suspended Over Alleged Racial Remarks and Delayed Hearings
An Alabama probate judge faces seven ethics charges after a judicial commission accused her of making a racial comment about a white clerk and repeatedly postponing involuntary commitment hearings. The judge has been suspended indefinitely pending further proceedings.
Nbc Newspolitics59 days ago
Supreme Court Justice Will Not Recuse From Upcoming Climate Change Case
A Supreme Court spokeswoman said the justice has no financial interest in the parties to an upcoming case involving energy companies ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy and a Colorado climate lawsuit. The justice was advised that recusal is not required. Liberal groups asked a Senate co…
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Watchdog Group Files Complaint Over DOJ-Judge Consultations in Investigation
A watchdog organization has filed a complaint against a federal judge regarding reported consultations with Department of Justice officials in an investigation. The complaint cites documents released by senators that detail meetings and strategic discussions. It alleges potential…