Federal US judge faces complaint over staunch pro-Israel advocacy
Summary
A federal judge in Florida, Roy Altman, is facing a formal complaint accusing him of showing bias in favor of Israel and making anti-Palestinian statements. The complaint also alleges he used his judicial office to promote political views during work hours.Key Facts
- Florida lawyer Katherine Giannamore filed a complaint against District Judge Roy Altman to the Eleventh Circuit Court.
- The complaint accuses Altman of damaging public trust in the fairness and independence of the federal judiciary.
- Altman reportedly made media appearances from his court chambers during business hours and used court staff for his public talks.
- He called the keffiyeh, a Palestinian symbol, a "terrorism scarf" during a podcast with a right-wing group called the Middle East Forum.
- Altman was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2019 and is a strong supporter of Israel, promoting a book defending the country.
- Federal judges in the U.S. serve for life, and complaints like this are usually reviewed by a chief judge or a special committee.
- While sanctions against judges are rare, such complaints aim to raise awareness about judges' public behavior and impartiality.
- Altman has toured campuses and churches to reject accusations of human rights abuses by Israel in Gaza.
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