Federal Judge Quits, Slams Trump Rule-of-Law

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• Wolf, originally appointed by Reagan, was backed by Democrat senators.
• Mike Davis called Wolf an activist judge, questioning his portrayal as a Republican appointee.
• Senate Democrats can delay any Trump nominee for the now-vacant seat, using the chamber’s blue-slip tradition.

A Massachusetts federal judge, Mark L. Wolf, publicly resigned after forty years, blaming President Trump’s alleged “attacks on the courts.” He used an op-ed to express his belief that the Trump administration’s approach to the rule of law left him “compelled to speak out.”

Wolf claimed Trump targeted opponents through legal means while protecting allies, accusing the administration of politicizing justice. He compared Trump’s actions to Nixon’s, arguing the conduct was now routine and open instead of covert.

Wolf also said his ability to address these issues had been hindered by judicial ethics while serving as a judge. He described watching the Trump administration from the bench “in dismay and disgust,” asserting that he was unable to speak openly due to necessary restrictions.

He described a rise in threats to judges and criticized Trump for allegedly weakening offices tasked with investigating corruption. Wolf stated he wanted to represent judges who feel they cannot comment candidly under current rules.

1. Good riddance, Mark.

2. Mark is deceiving everyone by pretending he’s a Reagan Republican. Mark was hand-selected by both of his Massachusetts Democrat home-state senators.

3. Mark knows both of his Massachusetts Democrat home-state senators will keep open his vacancy until…

Bureaucratic games and partisan posturing in the federal judiciary should alarm every American who cherishes checks on government power. Get informed, let your elected officials know where you stand, and don’t let judicial independence become a political pawn.

The Constitution must be defended.

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