Federal Judiciary Urges Judges to Deter Law Clerks from Political Employment to Maintain Impartiality

Federal judges are being advised to dissuade their law clerks from seeking employment with political organizations after their clerkships conclude. This guidance, issued by a judiciary committee, is aimed at preserving the judiciary’s independence by eschewing any potential connections to political activity emanating from judges’ chambers. This guidance intends to prevent any perception of bias or loss of impartiality. Further details on this development can be found here.