On The Bench

Experts: Easterbrook misstatements shows need for greater judicial scrutiny

By Emily Hoerner and Rick Tulsky | April 10, 2017

In the wake of Injustice Watch probe of a pattern of misstatements in opinions by Judge Frank H. Easterbrook of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, a series of legal experts said there is simply not enough scrutiny of the work of appellate judges. The lack of attention stands in contrast to the powerful role of the circuit courts.

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Pattern of misstated facts found in opinions of renowned U.S. Judge Easterbrook

By Emily Hoerner and Rick Tulsky | April 4, 2017

When respected law professor Albert Alschuler said renowned federal appeals court judge Frank Easterbrook engaged in “eight whoppers” in a high-profile case, Injustice Watch undertook a review of the judge’s other cases. The result: A pattern of misrepresenting facts: Misstatements, omissions and wrong assumptions.

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Easterbrook Case Explorer

By Sam Hart | April 4, 2017

This interactive supplements an Injustice Watch investigation of opinions authored by Seventh Circuit judge Frank Easterbrook for the U.S. Court of Appeals. Read the full investigation here.