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Justice For Sale: Contemplations On The "Impartial" Judge In A Citizens United World, Aviva Abramovsky Jan 2012

Justice For Sale: Contemplations On The "Impartial" Judge In A Citizens United World, Aviva Abramovsky

Journal Articles

Although it has long been in vogue to discredit the judiciary, it remains the most trusted of the three branches of government. However, empirical evidence supports the idea that judicial campaign donations affect judicial decision making. The reality of political campaigns under Citizens United has the potential to further undermine the public perception of judges and to enhance the potential for corruption of the judiciary.


Election Day Challenges To Polling Hours And The Judiciary's Cautious Response, Robert C. O'Brien, Amy Borlund, John Kay Sep 2008

Election Day Challenges To Polling Hours And The Judiciary's Cautious Response, Robert C. O'Brien, Amy Borlund, John Kay

Buffalo Public Interest Law Journal

No abstract provided.