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Judge Beth Bloom
(Editor’s Note: The following is the text of a speech delivered by U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom at the Federal Bar Association’s Broward County Chapter installation ceremony. In her remarks, Judge Bloom issues a call to action, warning that judicial independence is under increasing threat and urging lawyers to defend the integrity of the courts. The speech has been lightly edited for clarity and length.)
Today, I want to take a moment to talk about a principle that underpins every case you argue, every judgment we render, and every right protected — judicial independence. This is not just a judge issue. Now more than ever, we must show the public together why judicial independence matters and emphasize our collective responsibility to defend this foundational constitutional principle.
