Wednesday’s suspension of Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman is now under review. The investigation into Newman’s mental fitness, which prompted the suspension, has been heavily criticized by her legal representatives. They labelled the inquiry baseless in a document brought to light in line with the order.
Newman’s attorneys defended her adamantly, arguing that there was a flagrant absence of substance to the allegations and that the action taken was antithetical to legal protocol.
This development comes as part of a larger story. For more in-depth coverage of the events leading up to and following Newman’s suspension, consider reading Law360’s article.