Immigration courts plan undermines integrity
An editorial argues that Jeff Sessions plans to evaluate immigration judges by case quotas would erode judicial independence and worsen backlog. It warns such metrics could force rushed rulings, trigger more appeals, and fail to fix a 600,000 case backlog while proposing more judges and funding as a better solution.
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Community letters and political endorsements shared
Readers discuss First Amendment rights and peaceful NFL protests, veteran perspectives on patriotism, and endorsements for Gary Hinzman and Dale Todd in Cedar Rapids. Letters also critique judicial gridlock tied to Merrick Garland and reflect on civic duty and justice.
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Endorsement Process Reflections From The Gazette Column
The Gazette columnist Todd Dorman defends editorial board endorsements while addressing concerns about objectivity. After interviewing multiple candidates in Cedar Rapids Marion Iowa City and Coralville the author emphasizes separation from news coverage and urges readers to get informed and vote.
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