State Bar & Bar Associations,
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Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Jul. 2, 2021
San Diego bar chides Newsom for personal attacks on US judge
Newsom made the remarks during a news conference after Senior U.S. District Judge Roger T. Benitez of the Southern District ruled that California’s ban on assault weapons was unconstitutional.
The San Diego County Bar Association denounced Gov. Gavin Newsom's personal attacks against a federal judge who ruled California's ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional.
"While constitutional law scholars and private citizens alike may agree or disagree with the reasoning in a judge's opinion, attacking the personal character of the judge rather than the substance of the legal ruling undermines public confidence in the judiciar...
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