U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Mar. 18, 2017
9th Circuit split: yes
It is imperative that the circuit be split in order to create a structure under which the judiciary can perform its vital functions. By John C. Eastman
As many California lawyers know well, proposals to split the 9th Circuit have been offered on numerous occasions over the past half century. With 29 active judgeships (three of which are vacant) and another 19 judges serving in senior status, there are simply too many cases and too many judges in the 9th Circuit to effectively administer justice in an efficient and cohesive manner. The ponderous structure that is the 9th Circuit can continue in its pre...
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