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In Monday’s decision, the majority correctly found that Justice Benjamin’s failure to recuse himself from a case involving his major campaign supporter amounted to a Constitutional violation.
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Majority found Justice Benjamin's failure to recuse himself amounted to Constitutional violation
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Opinion Editorial
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{
    "person": "Justice Benjamin",
    "ruling_date": "Monday",
    "violation_type": "Constitutional violation"
}
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Law Justice
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February 15, 2026 at 3:24 PM (3 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 3:24 PM (3 months ago)

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https://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/09/opinion/09tue1.html

The Supreme Court ruled that a West Virginia judge should have recused himself from a case involving a major campaign donor. The ruling addressed concerns about judicial neutrality and the influence of money in state judicial campaigns. The decision highlighted the importance of impartiality in the justice system.

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