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 …

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.

  • mysticpickle@lemmy.ca
    5·
    4 days ago

    He’s literally jumping off the castle walls and running into the besieging army of fascists. Stay at your post you dummy.

    • HubertManne@piefed.socialEnglish
      4·
      3 days ago

      pasted this for a lot of read the title and not the article folks:

      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.