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Posted on 05/29/2026 6:47:04 AM PDT by Twotone
An Alabama probate judge was reportedly suspended after a judicial ethics complaint accused her of making a racially charged comment regarding a white court clerk and other offenses.
Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard faces seven charges tied to allegations ranging from racial comments to mishandling involuntary commitment cases, the New York Post reported, citing a complaint from Alabama’s Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC). The complaint alleges that Blanchard’s conduct disrupted court operations, made conditions difficult for staff and posed a “threat to public safety,” 1819 News reported.
Blanchard allegedly made a racially charged comment about Chief Clerk Amanda Reid, a white woman, according to the complaint. A court staff member told Blanchard on her first day that she liked Reid, which prompted the judge to allegedly respond, “Oh, I forgot you all like kissing white ass.”
The complaint further alleges Blanchard tried to fabricate insubordination and performance concerns against Reid by kicking her out of her office and restricting her access to necessary documents and tools, according to WBRC. The judge allegedly moved Reid’s desk into a cubicle positioned directly before a bailiff as retaliation for her obeying a subpoena.
Blanchard allegedly showed up to court late regularly, the New York Post reported. She did not hear an involuntary commitment hearing for the first nine months of her term as judge, resulting in mentally ill patients remaining in hospitals, the JIC alleged.
Hospital staff allegedly said one patient remained hospitalized for two additional weeks because hearings were postponed or canceled, according to WBRC. The complaint also claimed Blanchard told staff she was late to an involuntary commitment docket because she “had three dogs to walk,” 1819 News reported.
An attorney cited in the complaint allegedly pleaded with the court not to reschedule a hearing because he feared his client “is going to die.”
As of January 2026, mental health officers alleged that roughly 120 patients remained in the community and were not able to be committed since Blanchard did not convene hearings in a timely manner as caseloads grew, Inquisitr reported. One probate matter was rescheduled four separate times, the complaint alleged.
Blanchard had not responded officially to the complaint as of May 22, according to WBRC. She was suspended from her post Thursday, according to 1819 News.
The Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission declined to provide further comment to the Daily Caller regarding the matter. The Daily Caller also reached out to Judge Blanchard for comment.
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With pay? If so, call it a vacation.
Oh my, how usual.
If it was a White judge they would want him Hung in his own courtroom
Cut that judge some slack, she’s black.
Jefferson County saw record-breaking Democratic primary turnout, but one candidate for State House District 57 (HD57) has filed suit alleging that shenanigans may have been at play in her race, including an alleged bribery attempt by suspended Judge Yashiba Blanchard, conflicts of interest by Blanchard, illegal curbside voting and more.
Where the hell did all these judges come from?
This black judge clearly has an IQ problem.
As do those joining the racial division movement, already posting on this thread.
Racial dividers are always low IQ.
Lmao...
Ya’ll white crackers fittin ta get an ass woopin yo!!
Surprised she didn’t add a white devil description as well!!
Jefferson Cty Ala Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard
faces seven charges tied to allegations ranging from
<><>racial comments to mishandling involuntary commitment cases,
<><>disrupting court operations,
<><>making conditions difficult for staff
<><>posing a “threat to public safety,” 1819 News reported.
How long does this kind of judicial suspension usually last, one day, week, month? one hour?
There is no one more racist than a black woman.
Aint nobody got time fo’ dat
Time to send Yashiba home to Afrika. America isn’t Wakanda.
She’s not really a judge, she just dresses like one...
Cosplaying for Cash
Overturned and apology issued in....3,...2,....
There needs to be a show called Clown Court where every episode basically plays out true stories of cases and court officers engaging in the craziest courtroom and courthouse shennanigans.
The judge is clearly racist. And you state (without proof) that she has a low IQ.
Then you go on to condemn racial divisions without a hint of irony; inasmuch as you included yourself in that low IQ group.
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