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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A judge sworn to decide impartially can offer no forecast, no hints, for that would show not only disregard for the…

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
A judge sworn to decide impartially can offer no forecast, no hints, for that would show not only disregard for the specifics of the particular case, it would display disdain for the entire judicial process.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
New York

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Ginsburg highlighted the need for judges to maintain impartiality and avoid predicting case outcomes.

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