I'm not a lawyer but suspect that disbarring a sitting judge in the middle of hearing one of the most consequential cases in US history would be, for all intents and purposes, impossible. And even if it weren't, the process would likely not even begin until the trial in question had concluded and would surely take until long after the No…
I'm not a lawyer but suspect that disbarring a sitting judge in the middle of hearing one of the most consequential cases in US history would be, for all intents and purposes, impossible. And even if it weren't, the process would likely not even begin until the trial in question had concluded and would surely take until long after the November election to complete. Consider, for example, how long Eastman's disbarment is taking -- years -- and even now his disbarment is actually a temporary license suspension, and the wrangling goes on and on.
More to the point is the issue of getting relief from the 11th Circuit, perhaps in the form of a writ of mandamus, or perhaps as an order to recuse. As has been pointed out elsewhere (see the Joyce Vance column HCR cites today, including the comments), Judge Cannon in her machinations and maneuverings has cleverly avoided doing anything appealable, leaving Smith stymied no matter how bizarre Cannon's moves (or failures to move) have been and how blatant her pro-Trump bias appears to be.
That has led in turn to conversation about whether Cannon, who has shown herself to be inexperienced as a judge if not outright incompetent, is receiving lots of coaching from somewhere, holding her hand as she takes the steps needed to ensure the trial won't happen before the election.
If Cannon is getting coaching, which one can't help but suspect, you can bet it ain't coming from the ACLU. :-)
Judge Cannon is a member of the Federal Judiciary, and as such is subject to the ethics rules that are in place. The recent exposure of her failure to report a luxury resort trip appropriately should have some merit in assessing her fitness.
I’m wondering if she doesn’t see the coaching (which I also suspect she is getting from the Right) as the only lifeline she’s got. And if she’s overworked and her clerks aren’t up to speed, delay would seem like the only way to catch up. Not to mention it keeps the MAGAs happy.
I doubt this is all a simple good vs evil situation.
Also not a lawyer, pts, but I don't see why the 11th Circuit can't pull her off the case for the counter-legal rulings she's made. I'll go read the Vance article, and maybe then I'll see what I'm missing.
A good question that's way above my pay grade; I don't know for sure but don't think an appeals court can act sua sponte (if that's the correct use of that term), that is, without having received some sort of formal request or appeal. Would be great to hear from a qualified lawyer on this, and also on how Jack Smith might go about finding out whether or how Judge Cannon may have been improperly advised.
I'm not a lawyer but suspect that disbarring a sitting judge in the middle of hearing one of the most consequential cases in US history would be, for all intents and purposes, impossible. And even if it weren't, the process would likely not even begin until the trial in question had concluded and would surely take until long after the November election to complete. Consider, for example, how long Eastman's disbarment is taking -- years -- and even now his disbarment is actually a temporary license suspension, and the wrangling goes on and on.
More to the point is the issue of getting relief from the 11th Circuit, perhaps in the form of a writ of mandamus, or perhaps as an order to recuse. As has been pointed out elsewhere (see the Joyce Vance column HCR cites today, including the comments), Judge Cannon in her machinations and maneuverings has cleverly avoided doing anything appealable, leaving Smith stymied no matter how bizarre Cannon's moves (or failures to move) have been and how blatant her pro-Trump bias appears to be.
That has led in turn to conversation about whether Cannon, who has shown herself to be inexperienced as a judge if not outright incompetent, is receiving lots of coaching from somewhere, holding her hand as she takes the steps needed to ensure the trial won't happen before the election.
If Cannon is getting coaching, which one can't help but suspect, you can bet it ain't coming from the ACLU. :-)
Must be recused from the case! Period.
Fernanda, this case will never see the light of day. Jack Smith needs to pack his bags and move on.
Judge Cannon is a member of the Federal Judiciary, and as such is subject to the ethics rules that are in place. The recent exposure of her failure to report a luxury resort trip appropriately should have some merit in assessing her fitness.
Cannon herself should be indicted for obstruction of justice.
You Fight the law and the law Wins. No longer a given. Chump has stymied the law at every turn.
I’m wondering if she doesn’t see the coaching (which I also suspect she is getting from the Right) as the only lifeline she’s got. And if she’s overworked and her clerks aren’t up to speed, delay would seem like the only way to catch up. Not to mention it keeps the MAGAs happy.
I doubt this is all a simple good vs evil situation.
Also not a lawyer, pts, but I don't see why the 11th Circuit can't pull her off the case for the counter-legal rulings she's made. I'll go read the Vance article, and maybe then I'll see what I'm missing.
A good question that's way above my pay grade; I don't know for sure but don't think an appeals court can act sua sponte (if that's the correct use of that term), that is, without having received some sort of formal request or appeal. Would be great to hear from a qualified lawyer on this, and also on how Jack Smith might go about finding out whether or how Judge Cannon may have been improperly advised.
I think su esponte is correct, pts, but what do I know of Latin or law?