New York Judicial Misconduct Underscores Need for Accountability, Especially in Family Courts
A recent case involving Justice Sherri L. Eisenpress from Rockland County, NY highlights the need for judicial accountability, especially in family law matters. Charged with multiple breaches of conduct, her undisclosed relationships with attorneys…
When Custody Conflict Turns Criminal: Violence Is Never a Parental Right
A custody dispute turned violent when a biological father allegedly opened fire on his daughter’s adoptive parents, underscoring the hard line between legitimate parental advocacy and criminal responsibility—and the urgent need to protect children before…
When Violence Reaches the Bench
When violence reaches a courthouse, it signals more than a security failure—it exposes deeper cracks in trust, accountability, and how justice is experienced by the families forced to navigate it.
When AI Lies to the Court, Families Pay the Price: Lessons From Pennsylvania
Artificial intelligence is being promoted to enhance access to justice for self-represented litigants, but a Pennsylvania scandal reveals its dangers. AI-generated errors in court filings, particularly affecting parents, lead to unfair outcomes and…
When Accessibility Becomes Optional: The White House ASL Interpreter Fight and America’s Disability Enforcement Gap
Federal court rulings requiring the White House to provide ASL interpreters for briefings highlight systemic issues in disability rights enforcement in the U.S. The American Sign Language debate reflects broader patterns where compliance with…
Alabama Judge Sentencing Case Shows Why Accuracy—and Accountability—Still Matter
Gilbert P. Self, a former judge in Alabama, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for misusing public funds, not the misleading "50 years" reported by some outlets. The case emphasizes the need for accurate reporting to maintain trust in the justice…
Wisconsin Judge Convicted of Obstruction Raises Hard Questions About Power, Process, and the Rule of Law
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was convicted of felony obstruction for interfering with federal immigration agents' arrest of an undocumented immigrant. The case highlights concerns about judicial power, procedural fairness, and public trust…