Reagan-appointed federal judge Mark Wolf has resigned from the bench in Massachusetts, and his explanation is blunt: he can no longer bear the ethical constraints that prevent judges from speaking out publicly while Trump dismantles the rule of law.

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      11 days ago

      That’s doomerism friend. He has the power to use his knowledge of the legal system and his status as a famous judge

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        11 days ago

        it’s not doomerism, it’s the truth.

        who do those things influence?

        not the legal system, because now he has to work within the legal system and not on-top-of the legal system.

        as far as being a “famous judge” does that mean Judge Judy has more power than him since she’s more famous?

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      11 days ago

      boy just pasting this on all the arm chair no it alls who can’t be bothered to read the article:

      When I became a senior judge in 2013, my successor was appointed, so my resignation will not create a vacancy to be filled by the president.
      

      More importantly, Wolf’s making clear this resignation isn’t symbolic retreat—it’s tactical:

      I resigned in order to speak out, support litigation, and work with other individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting the rule of law and American democracy. I also intend to advocate for the judges who cannot speak publicly for themselves.