Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed for life. Judges are not permitted to make public comments on cases that are in court for decision. If the judge violates this rule, it could be considered a violation of his judicial obligation to be fair and impartial. The only time a judge can comment on a case is when the case is decided. At that point, the judge can agree with the decision or dissent. In either case, the judge can set out his views in an opinion, as Judge Silberman did here. On the merits, I agree with Judge Silberman and am impressed he was not afraid to make his views known.
thanks- yeah- it didn’t register when i read the blurb and then saw the post i responded to that he was a federal judge-
Yes, being a federal judge, it is impressive that he made this statement- Wonder if the left will punish him for it though? Hope not