New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, left, and U.S. District Judge Renee Marie Bumb, right. Photos: Carmen Natale/ALM Right-Wing Judge? Criticism After Jurist Labeled Following a Ruling
"In the end, whatever points are attempted to be gained by launching such attacks are far outweighed by the danger and threat they present to our judges, their families, and our American society as a whole," the Association of the Federal Bar of the State of New Jersey said.
January 17, 2023 at 02:39 PM
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Gov. Phil Murphy is facing heat over his office's characterization of U.S. District Judge Renee Marie Bumb as a "right-wing federal judge" in reaction to her ruling on a gun-control suit.
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