Legal ethics expert Arthur Hellman discusses the Alaska federal judge scandal, while impeachment law expert Frank Bowman talks about impeachment articles against Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. They delve into hiring controversies, resignation due to misconduct allegations, delays in investigations, and the challenges of filing articles of impeachment against Supreme Court justices.
Judicial vetting processes need review to ensure clerk suitability and ethical standards.
Impeachment articles against Justices Alito and Thomas raise discussions on judicial ethics and accountability.
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Controversy Surrounding Judiciary's Handling of Law Clerk Vetting
The federal judiciary faced backlash following controversies related to the vetting process of law clerks. The debate centers on the extent of judges' investigations into potential clerks' backgrounds and ethical obligations. This issue prompts a review of how judges should handle the vetting process to ensure clerk suitability and ethical standards.
Implications of Judge's Resignation Over Misconduct
The resignation of a federal judge in Alaska after allegations of sexual misconduct raises concerns about judicial conduct and oversight. The investigation into the judge's behavior and potential repercussions on criminal cases handled by the judge highlight the importance of swift and thorough accountability in addressing judicial misconduct.
Articles of Impeachment Against Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Alito
Efforts to impeach Justice Clarence Thomas and Justice Samuel Alito involve allegations of improper conduct, such as failure to recuse in cases of conflict of interest. While the impeachment attempts may face challenges due to political dynamics, they spark discussions on judicial ethics and accountability within the Supreme Court.
Legal ethics expert Arthur Hellman, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh Law School, discusses the repercussions from the scandal involving an Alaska federal judge resigning over sexual allegations. Impeachment law expert Frank Bowman, a professor at the University of Missouri Law School, discusses the impeachment articles against Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. June Grasso hosts.