Appeals court judge stepping down

[masterswimmer]

Surprise..... sexual allegations!

US judge steps down after accusations of sexual misconduct - news - att.net

"Judge Alex Kozinski of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said in a statement that a battle over the accusations would not be good for the judiciary. He said he'll step down, effective immediately."

"Kozinski's retirement leaves five seats open on the 9th Circuit, with two more judges already having announced their intention to retire next year. That gives President Donald Trump potentially seven seats to fill on the largest and most liberal appeals court in the country."

 

[Celt]

Bring it on, we need trump to fill those vacancies with conservatives.

 

[swilliams]

Good news, but it looks like it might not make any difference.

"That gives President Donald Trump potentially seven seats to fill on the largest and most liberal appeals court in the country.

Even if all those judgeships are filled, however, Democratic appointees still will maintain a healthy majority on the court with 17 of the 29 seats."

 

[1911guy]

Good news, but it looks like it might not make any difference.

"That gives President Donald Trump potentially seven seats to fill on the largest and most liberal appeals court in the country.

Even if all those judgeships are filled, however, Democratic appointees still will maintain a healthy majority on the court with 17 of the 29 seats."

But it's a good start!

 

[Robin]

Good! then break it up!
Arizona v. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Robin

 

[GOPerfect]

Good news, but it looks like it might not make any difference.

"That gives President Donald Trump potentially seven seats to fill on the largest and most liberal appeals court in the country.

Even if all those judgeships are filled, however, Democratic appointees still will maintain a healthy majority on the court with 17 of the 29 seats."

One positive thing though, not all of them are liberal types. Some, even democratic appointments, vote very conservative.

 

[masterswimmer]

Even if all those judgeships are filled, however, Democratic appointees still will maintain a healthy majority on the court with 17 of the 29 seats."

That's assuming these seven will be the only 9th circuit appointments. Trump still has a solid two years to go before his appointments might start getting held up till the next POTUS (possibly his 2nd term though).

Been bleak for us, but don't lose faith!

 

[JosERW]

Does this mean there's hope for the challenges to California's "aw" and magazine bans?

 

[MothMan]

Does this mean there's hope for the challenges to California's "aw" and magazine bans?

No.