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The U.S. System of Checks and Balances
The U.S. System of Checks and Balances

The latest Question of the Month* asked NJC alumni if they believe state courts should be able to rule on the legality of state laws that affect federal elections. That includes judging whether redistricting...

Majority of NJC judges reject independent state legislature theory

The latest Question of the Month* asked NJC alumni if they believe state courts should be able to rule on the legality of state laws that affect federal elections. That includes judging whether redistricting...

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Court of Justice and Law Trial: Male Public Defender Presenting
Court of Justice and Law Trial: Male Public Defender Presenting

The elimination, in various venues, of the in-person courtroom experience is stunting the professional growth of new lawyers and new judges alike. We call for the establishment of hybrid hearings, which prov...

Guest editorial: Why virtual court is a threat to our justice system

The elimination, in various venues, of the in-person courtroom experience is stunting the professional growth of new lawyers and new judges alike. We call for the establishment of hybrid hearings, which prov...

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Truth equals high
Truth equals high

January’s question of the month poll* asked NJC alumni if they can tell when someone is lying in court. The overwhelming majority appear to think they can. Of the 371 judges who replied to the emaile...

Judges are confident that they can tell when someone is lying

January’s question of the month poll* asked NJC alumni if they can tell when someone is lying in court. The overwhelming majority appear to think they can. Of the 371 judges who replied to the emaile...

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