Investigative Journalism | Exposing What Lies Beneath
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed House Bill 2613, which aimed to restrict courts from considering a parent’s legal substance use in custody cases. He expressed concerns about potential risks to child safety, particularly regarding access to cannabis products. The veto underscores that child welfare must remain paramount in custody decisions.
Virginia’s judicial appointment process is characterized by political cronyism, where insiders dominate while citizens remain excluded. Judges are appointed through backroom deals, leading to favoritism and lack of accountability. This entrenched political system erodes public trust and results in significant human costs for the vulnerable. Urgent reforms are necessary to restore democracy.
Broken Bench Series 1: The Silent Crisis of Judicial Appointments Read MoreIn a bold move that could ripple far beyond state lines, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced the launch of the Office of Parental Rights (OPR) — a first-of-its-kind …
Florida Launches First Office of Parental Rights — Will Maryland, Virginia, or D.C. Follow Its Lead? Read More
Texas has introduced the TRUST Act to enhance judicial transparency by requiring judges to disclose financial contributions from parties appearing in their courts. This initiative addresses concerns over bias due to political contributions, aiming to restore public confidence in the legal system. Maryland and Virginia should adopt similar measures to ensure fairness and accountability in their judiciary.
Maryland and Virginia Need Their Own TRUST Act: It’s Time to Pull Back the Curtain on Judicial Bias Read MoreTexas’ TRUST Act mandates judges disclose campaign contributions and financial support from parties appearing in court, enhancing transparency and restoring public faith in the judicial system. Maryland and Virginia lack similar transparency measures, raising concerns about bias and favoritism. Introducing a TRUST Act in these states would promote fairness and accountability.
Maryland and Virginia Need Their Own TRUST Act: It’s Time to Pull Back the Curtain on Judicial Bias Read More