Controversy between American Bar Association and Justice Department over Judicial Nomination Process
The American Bar Association asks the Justice Department to reconsider its decision to shut the organization out of the judicial nomination process. The ABA has been involved in rating judges for decades, but the DOJ accuses it of bias. The ABA insists it rates potential judges fairly.
Key Points
- ABA requests DOJ to reconsider decision
- DOJ accuses ABA of bias in ratings
- Senators have differing opinions on ABA's role in the nomination process
Pros
- ABA has been involved in rating judges for decades
- ABA rates potential judges based on experience, legal writings, and interviews
- ABA maintains independence and impartiality in its rating committee
Cons
- DOJ accuses ABA of favoring Democratic nominees
- DOJ restricts ABA's access to nominee information
- Legal fight between Trump, Republicans, and ABA over bias allegations