Ethical Implications of Political Activities by Members of a Judge’s Family

Consistent with the right to free speech contained in the First Amendment, the code of judicial conduct does not prohibit members of a judge’s family from engaging in political activity.  However, judges must ensure that family members are careful that their involvement in political activity is and appears to be independent from the judge and conducted without reference to the judge or the judge’s office.  This program will address what steps judicial families should take when family members are candidates for public office, supporters of candidates, or otherwise involved in party politics to avoid inappropriately entangling the judiciary in politics.
 

 
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