From WaPo, here.
Ninth Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski to Immediately Retire
From WaPo, here.
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News Profile on Judge Abby Abinanti
From Rebecca Clarren of InvestigateWest, here is “NATIVE AMERICAN JUDGE SHOWS PEACEMAKING COURTS OFFER A MODEL FOR REFORM.”
Linda Greenhouse: “A Conservative Plan to Weaponize the Federal Courts”
Here.
Prairie Island Indian Community Job Opportunities
Nez Perce Tribe Seeks Chief Judge
The Nez Perce Tribe Department of Law & Justice is recruiting for: CHIEF JUDGE HR-17-179 full-time regular. This position requires a wide range of legal, administrative, management and budgetary skills. The Chief Judge presides over the Tribal Court, and hears, or assigns to other Tribal Court Associate and Pro-Tem judges, all cases heard in the Tribal Court. The Chief Judge handles all phases of civil and criminal litigation, drafts orders, opinions, memoranda and other legal documents, and fulfills all other duties required of the Chief Judge to assure an effective and fair Tribal Court. In addition, the Chief Judge supervises Associate Judges, Court Administrator and Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator. Requires three (3) years’ experience as a judge, tribal court judicial experience preferred. More than five (5) years of tribal court Chief Judge experience and evidence of success in court administration, court staff supervision and court budget development is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate that they have a thorough knowledge of Indian law, the Nez Perce Tribal Code, and applicable federal law, including but not limited to the Tribal Law and Order Act and Violence Against Women Act. Must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and must be a member in good standing of a state bar. This is a four (4) year contract position with generous salary and benefits. “Class description available at the NPT Human Resources Department.” The Nez Perce Tribe is a drug free work environment, pre-employment drug testing required. Requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribe’s policy. Must provide a current motor vehicle report (MVR) where you have been licensed to drive within the last three (3) years. Open until filled. (Grade 28)
Human Resources contact person is Robert Kipp at 208. 843.7332, email address is robertk@nezperce.org.
“Insistence on French for SCC judges could block historic appointment of first Indigenous judge”
Here.
“Stabenow, Peters Accepting Applications from Candidates Interested in Nomination for Federal Judgeship and U.S. Attorney in Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan”
Here.
Carl Tobias on Nominating Judge Diane Humetewa to the Ninth Circuit
Here is “Nominating Judge Humetewa to the Ninth Circuit,” which appears in the Los Angeles Review of Books blog. HT.
An excerpt:
Obama could have nominated Humetewa, but little time remained in his tenure for the Senate to confirm her. Thus, President Trump should promptly make Humetewa’s nomination. Elevation is a venerable tool which modern Presidents have employed, because the Senate has already confirmed the jurist, who has compiled a lengthy, accessible record. Trenchant Ninth Circuit illustrations encompass Judges Mary Murguia and Jacqueline Nguyen. The White House must assiduously consult McCain and Flake, who should be very supportive, as they promoted Humetewa’s district court appointment, especially by persuading GOP colleagues to favor her approval.
In sum, President Trump should promptly nominate Judge Diane Humetewa to the Ninth Circuit. Because she is a well qualified, consensus jurist, who has much experience addressing critical issues that the Ninth Circuit resolves, Humetewa will serve with great distinction.
Trump reveals first slate of judicial nominees
From The Hill:
“Trump is nominating 10 judges, including two candidates he had previously floated for the Supreme Court, Joan Larsen and David Straus.”
HERE.
Ysleta del Sur Chief Judge Lawrence Lujan Appointed Commissioner to Texas Supreme Court’s Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth and Families
From the National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) Facebook Page:
NAICJA Vice President Appointed Commissioner to the Texas Supreme Court’s Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth and Families
Our Tribal Courts not only serve our sovereign communities but also seek partnerships at the state and federal level. These partnerships enhance Indian Country legal services and most importantly put our tribal nations in key leadership positions that promote the welfare of our community members and the sovereignty of all Tribal Courts.
Congratulations on your new appointment Chief Judge Lawrence Lujan of the Ysleta del Sur Pubelo!
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