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January 10, 2011 -- The Federal Judges Association and its over 925 members are saddened by the senseless shootings this past Saturday in Tucson, AZ that resulted in the deaths of six innocent victims and life threatening injuries to others including a member of the United States Congress. We hope and pray for a full recovery for those who are fighting for their lives. In particular, we mourn the loss of our dear colleague and fellow FJA member, John M. Roll, who perished in Saturday's tragedy. Chief Judge Roll was appointed to the federal bench by President George H.W. Bush in 1991 and served with honor and distinction as a United States District Judge. From 2006 until the time of his death, Judge Roll was Chief Judge for the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The FJA extends its deepest sympathies to Chief Judge Roll's family, many friends and colleagues.
Wiley Y. Daniel
President, Federal Judges Association |
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The Federal Judges Association (FJA) is a voluntary association of Article III judges devoted to protecting the independence of the judicial branch, a fundamental principle embodied in the Constitution of the United States. Article III judges' independence is assured under the Constitution by their appointment for life without diminution in pay. Article III judges, nominated by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate, are thus protected from intimidation, undue influence, coercion, or domination so that they may judge fairly and independently in every case, as the law and facts require.
Inevitably from time to time the protection of individual rights requires unpopular decisions that invoke adverse reaction from the public, its legislative representatives, or the executive branch. The FJA, standing independent of all others, with one goal in mind-the independence of the judiciary that protects the freedom of us all-can speak in one voice to protect that independence, to explain its importance to a free society, and to explain the necessity of such decisions.
To further independence, the Association promotes adequate salaries and support for the performance of judicial functions, thereby attracting qualified men and women to the bench. It expresses the collective view of Article III judges to the public and the other branches of government whenever defense of judicial independence is threatened or separation of powers is compromised.
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