Judicial Ethics in Question: Parallels Between California and the Case of Judge Stacey Jernigan

Judicial Ethics in Question: Parallels Between California and the Case of Judge Stacey Jernigan

The judiciary holds a unique position in American democracy, tasked with upholding impartiality and fairness while ensuring the law is applied without bias. When ethical concerns arise involving federal judges, they cast a shadow on the public’s trust in the system. Recent allegations against Chief Judge Stacey Jernigan of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas provide an opportunity to reflect on similar cases and challeng…