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A Texas Prosecutor Played Judge For 20 Years; Now IJ is Holding Him Accountable
Every grade-school American social studies class teaches that, in the United States, we have a system of separation of powers. To the Founders, it was obvious that the executive branch must be separated from the judicial branch, both of which must be separated from the legislative branch. Despite this centuries-old command, Midland County, Texas, for 20 years employed lawyer Ralph Petty as both an assistant district attorney by day and a law clerk to Midland County’s judges by night.
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National Press Club Hosts IJ’s Short Circuit Live Podcast
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Short Circuit: Live at IJ’s Law Student Conference <[link removed]>
Recording in front of a live audience at the 2022 Institute for Justice’s Law Student Conference, we look at some of the best, and some of the worst, from the Fourth Circuit.
Short Circuit: Clerks and Harassment <[link removed]>
We discuss a couple legal immunities, one listeners will be familiar with and one that’s pretty unknown. The second is being addressed by our special guest, Aliza Shatzman, who shares had a harrowing experience as a law clerk.
IJ Makes Headlines
June 11, 2022
Did a Border Patrol agent rough you up? The Supreme Court fails to see how judges can help. <[link removed]>
Anya Bidwell and Patrick Jaicomo
May 24, 2022
Judge tosses out defamation lawsuit brought by Mount Pleasant village attorney against critic of village government and Foxconn project <[link removed]>
Corrinne Hess
May 9, 2022
Opening a Restaurant in Boston Takes 92 Steps, 22 Forms, 17 Office Visits, and $5,554 in 12 Fees. Why? <[link removed]>
Victor W. Hwang
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