In Louisiana, Some Court Officials Get Paid to Evict
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Justices of the peace can line their pockets by granting evictions. A new lawsuit argues that’s unconstitutional.
  • arrow74@lemm.eeEnglish
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    4 days ago

    I hear where you are coming from, but the law descends from the will of the people or at least it should.

    Allowing a body independent from government oversight decide who is allowed to be a lawyer and therefore a judge is a terrible idea though. Currently each state has an independent BAR association that decides who can and cannot practice law within the state. Handing over full judiciary control to a private organization like that is a terrible idea.

    • ohulancutash@feddit.ukEnglish
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      4 days ago

      Political parties are also private organisations. You also bring a higher level of personal ambition into the mix.

      • arrow74@lemm.eeEnglish
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        4 days ago

        They do not decide who is allowed to run for office though and independents can and do win races.

        And frankly the last thing I want to do is change the system to create more private organizations like political parties.