Support the federal judiciary consistent with and in implementation of resolutions previously adopted by the Federal Bar Association, including administrative matters that permit the courts to fulfill their constitutional and statutory responsibilities.
Opposition to H.R. 5219, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2006
In al letter to the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives FBA President William N. LAForge expresses the FBA's opposition to H.R. 5219, the Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2006, legislation that would establish an office of inspector general for the federal judiciary. The FBA urges the leadership to refrain from bringing the measure to the House floor for approval during the remainder of the 109th Congress.
(October 25, 2006)
Opposition to the Split of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
In a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee leadership, FBA President William N. LaForge expresses the FBA's opposition to legislation (S. 1854) to split the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
(September 18, 2006)