Does a motion to disqualify a judge have to be based on a judge's opinion on legal issues?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Poland v. Stewart, 92 F.3d 881 (9th Cir. 1996):
Id. See also United States v. Conforte, 624 F.2d 869, 882 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 1012, 101 S.Ct. 568, 66 L.Ed.2d 470 (1980) (a judge's views on legal issues may not serve as a basis for motions to disqualify).
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