Judges and Judiciary,
California Supreme Court
Dec. 12, 2018
Chief justice decries attacks on judiciary
California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye decried the political pressure being placed on the judicial branch at her annual meeting with reporters. She acknowledged voters have the right to recall or defeat judges, but said she hoped these decisions would be made based on a judge’s record, rather than partisan political reasons.
SAN FRANCISCO -- California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye decried the political pressure being placed on the judicial branch at her annual meeting with reporters Tuesday. She acknowledged voters have the right to recall or defeat judges, but said she hoped these decisions would be made based on a judge's record, rather than partisan political reasons.
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