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Letters,
Judges and Judiciary,
Criminal

Mar. 22, 2018

Politics has no place in California courts

When elected officials choose to issue personal attacks, suggest bias or collusion, or otherwise attempt to politicize the courts, they undermine the very principles of our government and the liberties upon which it is based.

Edward R. Leonard

Tyson & Mendes LLP

Phone: (949) 504-4765

Fax: (714) 973-7923

Email: eleonard@tysonmendes.com

University of San Diego SOL; San Diego CA

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