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Scott PowersMay 25, 2017

Florida’s U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson have co-introduced a bill to add 10 new federal judge benches to the Sunshine State. The Republican and Democrat are co-sponsoring the Florida Federal Judicial Relief Act to add three new judge positions in Florida’s Northern District, six in the Middle District, and one in the Southern District. The […]

Martin DyckmanFebruary 11, 2017

There is a profound reason why the Founders gave life tenure to federal judges, subject only to impeachment for bad behavior. As Alexander Hamilton explained it in The Federalist No. 78: “In a monarchy, it is an excellent barrier to the despotism of the prince; in a Republic, it is a no less excellent barrier […]

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Tag: Federal judges

Florida’s U.S. senators seeking 10 new federal judges

Federal judges’ lifetime tenure for good reason; Tallahassee should take note