05-30-2024, 08:09 PM
(05-30-2024, 08:06 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: I would say it is possible, but I see it as a lower probability the higher up the court system one goes. A trial court judge is going to get their hand smacked if they are too heavy-handed on the partisanship. Appellate judges, less likely but still possible, especially depending on the circuit. I think SCOTUS justices inject their partisanship into most things, though, and you see it in the opinions they write. This is because they don't have to answer to anyone.
Fairly argued. Of course, the problem with them being accountable to someone makes their position subject to political whim, ruining the purpose of the lifetime appointment. Quite a nice catch 22.
