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Judges and Judiciary,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Oct. 29, 2021

Education programs don’t bar judges from ruling on school vaccine, mask orders

The Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions concluded that involvement in civics education does not trigger mandatory disqualification. But certain situations might require disqualification, according to a news release.

Education programs don’t bar judges from ruling on school vaccine, mask orders

According to a new ethics advice issued Thursday, California judges involved in civics education programs can still rule on cases challenging school district mask and vaccine mandates.

The Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions concluded that involvement in civics education does not trigger mandatory disqualification. But...

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