TV News LIES

Wednesday, May 22nd

Last update03:52:00 AM GMT

You are here News Politics Ruling could compromise U.S. administrative judges' independence from political influence

Ruling could compromise U.S. administrative judges' independence from political influence

E-mail Print PDF

Administrative judgesAdministrative judges, the adjudicators of regulatory law at U.S. government agencies, may face a threat to their independence from political influence under a recent court ruling.

A federal appeals court ruled in July that the Copyright Royalty Board, a panel of administrative judges who set the rate broadcasters pay for copyright licenses, was unconstitutional because of the way its panelists are appointed and the job protections they are given.

The ruling could impact the work of thousands of administrative judges dissecting the details of regulations at U.S. government agencies from the Federal Communications Commission to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Such judges' hearings replace traditional trials when regulations are at issue. They hear more cases than the entire judicial branch combined, said Arti Rai, a professor at Duke University School of Law.

More...


Most Recent Related Stories...


Organized labor to oppose Pres. Obama's nomination of Penny Pritzker for commerce secretary

PritzkerOrganized labor will break its silence and oppose President Obama's nominee for Commerce Secretary, Chicago's Penny...

Outgoing IRS chief deflects Republican attempts to link scandal to White House

Steven MillerRepublican attempts to turn the row over the IRS into a scandal engulfing the White House...

GOP Sources Altered Benghazi E-Mails To Suggest A Cover-Up, Reporter Confirms

GOP altered emailsSince September, Republicans have claimed the Obama administration covered up the truth about the attack on...

Ambassador Stevens twice said no to military offers of more security, U.S. officials say

Chris StevensIn the month before attackers stormed U.S. facilities in Benghazi and killed four Americans, U.S. Ambassador...
 
America's # 1 Enemy
Tee Shirt
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
TVNL Tee Shirt
 
TVNL TOTE BAG
Conserve our Planet
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
Get your 9/11 & Media
Deception Dollars
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
The Loaded Deck
The First & the Best!
The Media & Bush Admin Exposed!