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Judge Kent's letter discussing judicial activism, isolation and substance abuse

By Douglas A. Berman

While others are very busy trying to figure out what the heck judicial activism means in light of Judge Sotomayor's record, I thought it remarkable what Judge Samuel Kent said on this topic and othersin this letter he sent last week to the task force discussing whether he will be impeached for his crimes (background here and here and here).  Specifically, consider these snippets of Judge Kent's letter: I remain proud of other aspects of my 18-year record of servive on the federal bench.  From 1990 through 2008, I closed almost 13,000 cases.  I always took an active role in seeking to fairly level the playing field for many, many families who sought justice against large corporations and business interests.... I hope that in the future, the federal judiciary may take steps to proactively promote and safeguard the emotional and mental health of its members...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on June 07, 2009 (boomark / email).