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Judge Ansel Chapman Advocates Independent Judiciary
Judge Ansel J. Chapman of Iowa City discusses judicial philosophy and independence. He emphasizes neutral, objective decision making, limits of trial court policy making, and accountability free from electoral pressure. He notes space shortages in Linn County and the need for law clerks while detailing his career, family, and community service.
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Chapman
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Supreme Court of Iowa
District Court
Iowa
Ansel J. Chapman
Iowa City
Hughes
Des Moines
University of Iowa
Yale
William L. Meardon
William F. Sueppel
Robert Downer
Masons
Iowa State Bar Association
Corinne
Robert Osmundson
Ray
Route Six
U.S. Navy
Ries, Dutcher
The
Presbyterian Church
Iowa and American Bar Associations
Elks Club
Helen