I notice a number of articles criticizing judges and their decisions. I’ve also noticed investigations concerning comments by judges. I am concerned about judicial independence. Should I be?

Being a judge in this modern bureaucratic world is not what it used to be. Judicial discipline is much more aggressive than it was 30 or 40 years ago. With the internet, it’s easier to make complaints against judges. And the Judicial Conduct Board’s office is flooded with complaints. In fact, over the last several years they had to add additional lawyers.

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