
Republicans take aim at new move by judiciary to curb ‘judge-shopping’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, recently voiced his disapproval of a decision made by the federal judiciary to limit the practice of “judge-shopping.” This tactic has been employed by conservative lawyers in prominent cases to seek out a judge who may be more sympathetic to their cause. McConnell’s criticism comes as a response to the increasing use of judge-shopping in high-profile legal battles. This practice involves strategically selecting a judge who is perceived to be more favorable to a particular ideology or legal argument. By doing so, lawyers hope to increase their chances of a favorable outcome in court. The issue of judge-shopping has sparked debate within the legal community, with some arguing that it undermines