Justice for Sale: Contemplations on the "Impartial" Judge in a Citizens United World

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Aviva Abramovsky, University at Buffalo School of LawFollow

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Article

Publication Date

2012

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Abstract

Although it has long been in vogue to discredit the judiciary, it remains the most trusted of the three branches of government. However, empirical evidence supports the idea that judicial campaign donations affect judicial decision making. The reality of political campaigns under Citizens United has the potential to further undermine the public perception of judges and to enhance the potential for corruption of the judiciary.

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Michigan State Law Review

First Page

713

Last Page

734

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Aviva Abramovsky, Justice for Sale: Contemplations on the "Impartial" Judge in a Citizens United World, 2012 Mich. St. L. Rev. 713 (2012).
Available at: https://digitalcommons.law.buffalo.edu/journal_articles/4