Judges have to be neutral, but they don't have to be eunuchs. Jed S. Rakoff eunuchjudgeneutral Change image and share on social
Judges have to have the humility to recognize that they operate within a system of precedent, shaped by other judges equally striving to live up to the judicial oath. John Roberts equallyhumilityjudge Change image and share on social
Judges must be free from political intervention or intimidation. Stockwell Day freeinterventionintimidation Change image and share on social
Judges must beware of hard constructions and strained inferences, for there is no worse torture than that of laws. Francis Bacon badlybewareconstruction Change image and share on social
Judges need to restrict themselves to the proper resolution of the case before them. They need to avoid the temptation to set broad policy. Mike DeWine avoidbroadcase Change image and share on social
Judges ought to be more leaned than witty, more reverent than plausible, and more advised than confident. Above all things, integrity is their portion and proper virtue. Francis Bacon adviseconfidentintegrity Change image and share on social
Judges pretty much act independently once they get on the bench so I'm not really sure why Harper's concerned that the court is currently being stacked with a lot of Liberal appointments. Alan Young actappointmentbench Change image and share on social
Judges should avoid commenting on a candidate for public office. Ruth Bader Ginsburg avoidcandidatecomment Change image and share on social
Judges should interpret the law, not make it. Lamar S. Smith interpretjudgelaw Change image and share on social
Judges wear legal professionalism and precedent as a mantel that secures legitimacy for their decisions. It's how they distinguish themselves from politicians or administrative agencies, while wielding power that is sometimes much greater than those democratically accountable actors. Yochai Benkler accountableactoradministrative share on social
