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Jun. 20, 2017

Milan Smith Jr.

Judge 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (Pasadena)

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9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (Los Angeles)
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

EL SEGUNDO — Judge Milan D. Smith has wrestled with the public's preconceptions about his political views since he was appointed to the bench in 2006.

Some conservatives worried that as a moderate Republican he wouldn't provide enough balance to the liberal-leaning 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Liberals looked to his family - a Mormon clan that produced conservative political scions in Arizona and Oregon - and some feared these ties would influence his rulings... (continued)

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