Supreme Court
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U.S. Supreme Court
Federal Judges Get New Authority to Respond to 'Illegitimate' Attacks
The U.S. Judicial Conference's Committee on Codes of Conduct has issued updated ethics guidelines that explicitly allow federal judges to speak out against 'illegitimate forms of criticism and attacks.' The new guidance encourages judges to exercise caution while defending judicial independence.
•New ethics code explicitly permits judges to respond to 'illegitimate' attacks including violence, intimidation, and disinformation
•Guidelines encourage judges to exercise caution and ensure responses promote public confidence in courts
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