About This Judge ...
There is a lot of talk in this forum about judges ruling in one way or another because of their partisan views. I've always been uncomfortable with that assumption because I like to think that, for the most part, the constitution and the law itself matters more to judges -- who almost always are competent career professionals learned in the law -- than any partisan views they may happen to hold.
My faith in judges has been upheld by numerous Trump-appointed judges who have ruled against Trump. Yes, they may be Republicans. Yes, they may have strongly held partisan views. Yes, they may be grateful to Trump for nominating them to the bench. But no, where the law is clear, they will not rule in a way the law does not say. Seeing Trump-appointed judges rule against Trump over and over and over again, bolsters the general faith I have in the judicial branch to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.
That said, I read with interest the comment below about the judge now in the news because of the case now before her. We'll see how things play out. For now, I'm simply noting the comment with interest.
My faith in judges is general, and particular exceptions can be found. Whether or not this judge is an exception, whether or not she is "untethered to the law," will be evident soon enough. And if she is, other judges higher up the line can set her straight via the appeal process.