Can a motion to disqualify a judge be made based on the judge's views on legal issues?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Poland v. Stewart, 117 F.3d 1094 (9th Cir. 1997):
Id. See also United States v. Conforte, 624 F.2d 869, 882 (9th Cir.1980) (a judge's views on legal issues may not serve as a basis for motions to disqualify).
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