Federal Court in Texas Rejects Policy to Curb 'Judge Shopping'
A federal court in Texas refuses to follow a new policy aimed at curbing 'judge shopping', a tactic used by conservatives to file cases in favorable courts. Chief U.S. District Judge David Godbey of the Northern District of Texas announced the decision in a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Key Points
- Chief U.S. District Judge David Godbey's decision
- Policy aimed at randomly assigning judges to cases challenging federal or state laws
- Conservative litigants filing cases in small divisions with favorable judges
Pros
- Maintains the current case assignment process in the Northern District of Texas
Cons
- Allows for the continued practice of 'judge shopping' by conservative litigants