Summer is the perfect time to recharge — and dive into something new! Whether you’re considering law school, curious about what judges actually do, or just want to better understand how our courts work, Civics Break is for you. loom.ly/NZw3vMw

Can Congress block judges from enforcing court orders? In this episode of It's the Law, Dean Chemerinsky explains how Marbury v. Madison and the principle of separation of powers apply to this question. youtube.com/shorts/mQXFGrO… #UCBerkeleyLaw #ItstheLaw

Judges & Politics - Your Questions Answered: How do I find information on candidates for a judicial position in order to make an informed decision? Judge Sean Lafferty, Riverside Superior Court, answers: youtu.be/Vpa3LeHuF0I?fe… #JudgesandPolitics #judicialindependence #CAJudges

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ICYMI: Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of 3 Court of Appeal Justices and 18 Superior Court Judges. Read about each new judge here: gov.ca.gov/2025/08/07/gov… Congratulations to California's newest judges! #CAJudges #JudicialBranch #Judges

Earlier this year, we hosted a series of virtual town halls & invited participants to submit questions. The answers are now available as part of a @youtube series. Judge Nunez, Imperial Superior Court, answers today's question here: youtu.be/gXFolf-bCNo?fe… #Judges #judicialindependence

At the recent “Speak Up For Justice” forum, judges shared powerful & deeply personal stories about facing violent threats & attacks simply for doing their jobs. Watch the recap here: loom.ly/RgFkLPs Find news coverage here: speakupforjustice.law/media-page #judicialindependence

What do we mean when we talk about judicial independence? This infographic provides a quick explanation. #JudicialBranch #CAJudges #JudicialIndependence

Did you miss our Judges & Politics town halls earlier this year? Hear sitting & retired judges speak about the #judicialbranch & answer questions in this recording: youtu.be/TSjExzf_4pc?fe… Find answers to more questions on our @youtube channel! #JudgesandPolitics #CAJudges

#ConstitutionDay: Over 100 retired judges issue 1st statewide "Declaration of Judicial Independence:" drive.google.com/file/d/123yXe0… The Declaration reflects the views of its signatories on #JudicialIndependence.

Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointment of 15 Superior Court Judges. Learn more about each judge here: gov.ca.gov/2025/09/18/gov… Congratulations to California's newest judges! #CALaw #JudicialBranch

Last week, in honor of #ConstitutionDay, Judge Linda Colfax, one of the Co-Chairs of the CJA Judicial Fairness Coalition, moderated a panel at USF School of Law titled “Judges and Politics: Navigating the Intersection of Law, Power, and Ethics.” #JudicialIndpendence #judgesandpolitics

What recourse is there if the public feels that a judge is biased? How can this be addressed? Judge Patrick Thompson, San Francisco Superior Court, explains in this video: youtube.com/watch?v=htrK76… #judicialindpendence #judgesandpolitics #CAJudges

In California, 58 separate grand juries are convened every year in each county by the Superior Court to carry out three distinct functions. Learn more about grand juries in California and the grand jury process here: courts.ca.gov/civilgrandjury… #JFCFastFacts #CACourts #GrandJury

Judge Paul W. Grimm (ret.), director of Duke Law’s Bolch Judicial Institute, joins the Bloomberg Law podcast to unpack how judges weigh procedural and substantive factors in #sentencing — and reflects on Judge Boardman’s decision in the Kavanaugh case. loom.ly/I6tuAG0

Your Questions Answered: What kinds of threats do judges face from litigants who are unhappy with their decisions? Retired Judge John Pacheco explains here: youtu.be/QPkaprH_ApM?fe… #JudicialIndependence #JudicialBranch #CAJudges

How do you find information on judicial candidates prior to an election? During our #JudgesAndPolitics Town Hall series, Judge Sean Lafferty, Riverside Superior Court, answered that question: youtu.be/Vpa3LeHuF0I?fe… #judicialelections #judicialindependence #CAJudges

ICYMI: This week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointment of 12 Superior Court Judges. You can read about each of the new judges here: gov.ca.gov/2025/10/22/gov… #Judicialbranch #CAJudges

Understanding the Rule of Law: youtu.be/dd5vhZqx4zg?si… Thanks for the great overview, Bolch Judicial Institute at Duke Law! #RuleofLaw #JudicialIndependence #JudicialBranch

In CA, Superior Court judges serve 6-year terms & are elected at a general election during even-numbered years. Vacancies are filled through appointment by the Governor. Here is a quick overview of the judicial election & appointment process: bit.ly/4h9qbiJ #CAJudges