Judges and Former Clerks Urge Supreme Court to Review Judge Pauline Newman's Suspension Case
Former law clerks and retired judges have called on the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case of Judge Pauline Newman, who was suspended from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit over concerns about her mental fitness. The suspension, which Newman has challenged as unconstitutional, was upheld by a D.C. Circuit ruling last year. Newman's supporters have submitted amicus briefs to the Supreme Court, arguing that the suspension poses a threat to judicial independence, particularly for older judges. The case highlights the lack of protections for federal judges under the Americans with Disabilities Act, which could have provided accommodations for Newman. The situation has raised concerns about the potential misuse of misconduct complaints to circumvent the impeachment process. 
