Capital punishment in the United States has fallen to a 25-year low. That may lead some to conclude that the practice of executing prisoners is itself doomed. Executions declined from 98 in 1999 to ...

A new survey shows that a clear majority of judges are not morally opposed to legalizing recreational use of marijuana. But the opposition is vocal and includes judges who have the most experience in han...

Dear Model Code: When does a personal relationship demand recusal? Sincerely, Judge Maybe Too Close   Dear Judge Maybe Too Close: Good question. Being a judge can be isolating but doesn’t require a so...