[so_real]

The DOJ is the #1 problem. Some FRiends will say the Judges are the #1 problem. But for as long as our DOJ fails to shine the spotlight on the Judges by inundating them with more solidly-founded and well-researched cases than they can handle, the public perception is that the DOJ is at best not doing anything, and at worst providing cover for the criminals. The DOJ must change the perception of the public or it will remain in the eyes of the public, the #1 problem. And changing that perception will not be accomplished with "strongly worded letters".

[Reily]

These federal judges are hiding behind their Constitutional protections. Very difficult to do in the current political environment. One needs 2/3’rds Senate vote for for removal. (Does the impeachment [House]\trial in the Senate need to be explained again?) They are also protected from the Holman Act by the compensation clause in the Constitution. (Note their office staff isn’t!) Congress could vote (Need both Houses to agree!) to abolish the district. Yes its been done before and for reasons that are not unsimilar - overt political based rulings! However that throws out the good ones as well as the bad ones! One thing that could happen is the Chief Justice USSC could move them from district to district. For example a DC area judge could find himself reassigned to the Alaska district. I doubt Roberts would do it.