According to a Complaint filed in federal court on July 2nd, Alaska’s judicial selection system violates Equal Protection and 42 USC § 1983 by giving disproportionate influence to attorneys on the Judicial Council. The Council screens judicial applicants and forwards at least two names to the Governor for appointment. Attorneys elected by the Bar Association comprise […]
Filed under 1983, Judicial officers
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