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Judges and Judiciary,
Government

Jun. 18, 2018

Grassley pushes for judicial oversight with inspector general bill

For years, congressional Republicans have tried unsuccessfully to pass legislation establishing a watchdog over the federal judiciary. With heightened scrutiny directed at how the courts handle complaints of misconduct, supporters of the cause could have an opportunity to make the proposed office a reality.

Grassley pushes for judicial oversight with inspector general bill
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley has called repeatedly for an inspector general for the federal courts, as other government entities have. But court officials are strongly opposed, raising concerns about the separation of powers.

For years, congressional Republicans have tried unsuccessfully to pass legislation establishing a watchdog over the federal judiciary. With heightened scrutiny directed at how the courts handle complaints of misconduct, supporters of the cause could have an opportunity to make the proposed office a reality.

In December, Sen. Chuck Grassley, the Iowa Republican who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, proposed S. 2195, the Judicial ...

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