On Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Martin Feldman became the first federal judge since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2013 Windsor decision to uphold a state marriage-equality ban. But it’s hardly the first questionable ruling by Feldman.
On this week’s KPFK/Pacifica Radio BradCast I was joined by BradBlog.com’s legal analyst Ernest A. Canning to discuss his 2010 call for Feldman’s impeachment after his ruling that lifted the temporary federal moratorium on off-shore drilling following the BP oil disaster in the Gulf. Feldman, it turns out, failed to disclose his many conflicts of interest in the case or recuse himself at the time.
(And speaking of corrupt federal judges with lifetime appointments who need to be impeached immediately, please do not forget this one!)
I also talked with Ernie about his belief that Photo ID voting restrictions will be struck down by the federal court in Texas, and then at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Other issues also covered on this week’s show: rape and murder convictions tossed out after 30 years for two NC men on death row, thanks to DNA evidence; the CA ‘recount’ reform bill blocked by state Republicans after the close election in state history; the new report finding Citizens United has directly resulted in more Republicans elected to office; and much more, including, as usual, Desi Doyen and the latest Green News Report…
Download MP3 or listen online below [appx 58 mins]…
[audio:http://bradblog.com/audio/BradCast_BradFriedman_ErnestCanning_090314.mp3%5D
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