Supreme Court Declines to Hear Judge Newman's Suspension Appeal
The Supreme Court has declined to review a case brought by Pauline Newman, the oldest active federal judge, regarding her suspension. Her colleagues at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued the suspension after she reportedly refused demands for mental fitness testing. Judge Newman, who is nearing 99, disputes claims of unfitness and had sued her fellow judges.
The Supreme Court on Monday announced its decision not to consider the appeal of Pauline Newman, who is currently the oldest active federal judge. Her bid aimed to overturn a suspension imposed by her colleagues.
Judge Newman's colleagues on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit indefinitely prevented her from accepting new cases. This action followed her refusal to undergo requested mental fitness testing.
Newman, who is set to turn 99 on Saturday, has consistently rejected the assertion that she is unfit to serve in her judicial capacity. She initiated a lawsuit against her fellow judges following their decision to suspend her. According to The Hill, the Supreme Court's refusal to hear the case leaves the suspension in place.
