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June 15, 2026
Supreme Court Rejects Judge Pauline Newman's Appeal to Resume Duties
- The Supreme Court declined to hear Judge Pauline Newman's appeal to return to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
- Newman was suspended due to health concerns and has faced investigations regarding her ability to perform judicial duties.
- Her suspension has been renewed multiple times, and she has filed lawsuits claiming her constitutional rights were violated.
3 Sources
- US Supreme Court won't hear bid by suspended judge, 98, to keep her jobJun 15, 2026 at 1:53 PM · Reuters
- Supreme Court won’t hear 98-year-old judge’s bid to end suspensionJun 15, 2026 at 1:54 PM · The Hill
- Supreme Court declines to take up suspended 98-year-old judge's bid to hear cases againJun 15, 2026 at 1:58 PM · CBS News