Activist judges

[BoxesOfLiberty]

"Well-read academics, being necessary for the proper teaching of English, the public shall have the right to own and read books without infringement"

Nicely said.

[andalusi]

Has anyone at CGF given any thought to publishing a list of activist judges? I would like to know which judges rule by personal opinion rather than the law and/or Constitution. Supporting the right judges, chatting with friends and relatives or signage in the yard or whatever could go a long way toward government "by the people".

IMHO: Most judges are elected based on the order of the candidates on the ballot, not their record, political affiliation, or views on personal liberty.

Given that "activist judge" is a right-leaning side of the spectrum term for "judge who doesn't rule the way I want," I'd say that list would be rather subjective and differ from person to person.

[a1c]

The Constitution requires some level of interpretation. And that's a judge's role. That's why we have a US Supreme Court.

There are plenty of people - including people on the same general side of the political spectrum - who don't always agree on what the Constitution says or protects.

The concept of "activist judge" was invented by people who didn't like the way a judge ruled. That's all.

If CGF were to make such a list, they'd never get my money again.

[IWc]

Has anyone at CGF given any thought to publishing a list of activist judges? I would like to know which judges rule by personal opinion rather than the law and/or Constitution. Supporting the right judges, chatting with friends and relatives or signage in the yard or whatever could go a long way toward government "by the people".

IMHO: Most judges are elected based on the order of the candidates on the ballot, not their record, political affiliation, or views on personal liberty.

OK How should I vote for judges? I try to be informed but when it comes to judges they are just names on the ballot, pick two...
thanks
Mike

Simple, look for the fine print of endorses from any law enforcement, DA and etc.

My elected DA wasn't endorsed from them.

[wildhawker]

I sometimes find myself in conflict with Orin Kerr's arguments, but recently he's made a few very salient points about perspective.

That is to say, "brilliant people agree with me".

Also, "people who disagree with me are just arguing in bad faith".

Lastly, "stay true to the Constitution".

[formula502]

I would like to know which judges rule by personal opinion rather than the law and/or Constitution.

I believe what everyone is trying to get at is that role of the judiciary (especially the appellate) is to INTERPRET the law. This is where we get into human beings acting like human beings.

It's also why we have opinions issued along with rulings.