Supreme Court won't take up 98-year-old judge's bid to hear cases again
Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Judge Pauline Newman's request to return to work on a federal appeals court after she was suspended due to concerns about her health and ability to handle her duties. Newman, age 98, has served on the Federal Circuit court since 1984 and was suspended after a review found she could not keep up with her workload.Key Facts
- Judge Pauline Newman is 98 years old and has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit since 1984.
- The Federal Circuit handles appeals involving trade, patents, veterans’ benefits, and claims against the U.S. government.
- In 2021 and 2022, concerns about Newman's health led to a suspension from hearing cases.
- The court’s chief judge, Kimberly Moore, asked Newman to retire or take a lighter workload, but Newman refused.
- A special committee required Newman to undergo medical testing and review of her health.
- The committee and Judicial Council determined Newman should not hear cases for a year, with renewals extending the suspension through 2025.
- Newman filed lawsuits arguing the suspension violated her constitutional protections and life tenure as a federal judge.
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled against Newman, limiting challenges to judicial council decisions.
- The Supreme Court refused to take Newman’s case, leaving her suspension in place.
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