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.

  • HubertManne@piefed.socialEnglish
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    20 hours ago

    because what he is doing is more effective:

    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.