Law

Judicial Robes Aren't Required, But It's a Tradition Worth Keeping Alive

I am a judicial officer. I don't particularly like wearing the judicial robe. When should I wear the robe, and when can I not wear the judicial robe? The question is an interesting one, but probably ...
Daily Maverick on MSN

The judges in green — The story behind the Constitutional Court’s iconic robes

At one of the first meetings of the Constitutional Court, its president, Arthur Chaskalson, tasked Justices Albie Sachs and Yvonne Mokgoro with ‘décor’ and gave them R10,000. That’s where the story of ...
The Washington Examiner

The surprising reasons judges like their robes: Star Wars, the Wizard of Oz and fashion

Most judges appear to enjoy wearing robes, but many of the reasons why they do have next to nothing to do with their profession. Trump says intel chief Gabbard at Georgia FBI raid to 'keep the ...
Above the Law

Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Some Wear Judicial Robes

There were people walking by on the sidewalk, and they were completely ignoring this situation that was going on. That’s why I jumped out of the car. Maybe that’s just how they roll in New York, but I ...
Law

'Judges Are Not Politicians in Robes,' Gorsuch Tells Senate

U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch emphasized in his opening statement Monday the independence and dedication to law of federal judges across the country. "Judges are not politicians in ...