{"id":2187866,"date":"2024-02-27T15:35:06","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T20:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-texas-supreme-court-justice-up-for-reelection-blasts-brainwashed-colleagues-in-leaked-audio\/"},"modified":"2024-02-27T15:38:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T20:38:45","slug":"republican-texas-supreme-court-justice-up-for-reelection-blasts-brainwashed-colleagues-in-leaked-audio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-texas-supreme-court-justice-up-for-reelection-blasts-brainwashed-colleagues-in-leaked-audio\/","title":{"rendered":"Republican Texas Supreme Court justice criticizes &#8216;brainwashed&#8217; colleagues in leaked audio ahead of reelection"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frepublican-texas-supreme-court-justice-up-for-reelection-blasts-brainwashed-colleagues-in-leaked-audio%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2187866&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A\u200c Republican Texas \u2062Supreme Court Justice Accuses Colleagues of Being\u2063 &#8220;Brainwashed&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>In a leaked \u200baudio recording, Justice John Devine, a Republican \u2062Texas Supreme\u2063 Court justice\u2064 seeking\u200b reelection, has been caught referring to his colleagues as &#8220;brainwashed.&#8221; Devine, who presents himself as the antidote to his colleagues&#8217; &#8220;Big Law&#8221; backgrounds, argues that \u2064they are out of touch \u200cwith the Constitution,\u200b prioritizing procedure over principles.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;At times I feel like they would sacrifice the republic for the sake of the process,&#8221; \u2064Devine \u2063expressed. &#8220;My\u200c concern is\u2062 that they\u200c all bow\u200c down to the altar of process rather than to \u200cfidelity to \u2063the Constitution. And when I say that, it\u2019s\u2062 not meant to be malice towards my\u2063 colleagues.\u200d I think it\u2019s how\u2063 they were \u200ctrained \u2014 how\u2063 they were brainwashed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Devine, a former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/americans-remember-the-48th-annual-march-for-life\/\" title=\"Americans remember the 48th annual March for Life\">anti-abortion activist<\/a>, is facing a\u2064 challenger in his bid for reelection. Second District Court of Appeals Judge Brian Walker\u2062 accuses Devine of compromising his ethics for partisan politics, thereby undermining the court&#8217;s impartiality.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We have a judge who just continues to violate ethical rules and the \u2064code of judicial \u2062conduct that\u2019s \u2062written by the Texas Supreme \u200dCourt itself,&#8221; Walker stated. &#8220;And if the people can\u2019t trust that judges are going to follow even their own rules, then they\u2019ll have very little confidence that the rule of law truly will prevail.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In his September speech, Devine criticized his colleagues for dismissing a lawsuit involving a custody battle over a transgender child\u2063 due to a procedural error. He also criticized other Texas courts\u200c that did not rule favorably in conservative cases, labeling them as \u2063controlled by &#8220;RINOs&#8221; \u2062and &#8220;trans-Republicans.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Devine&#8217;s\u2062 controversial remarks have garnered both praise from Republicans and criticism from legal activists. Supporters \u200bargue \u2063that his strong voice is necessary during these contentious times, while \u200ccritics lament his disregard for legal norms.<\/p>\n<p>Devine \u200bis an ally of Texas Attorney General \u2064Ken\u2064 Paxton,\u200b who has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pa-state-lawmaker-who-harassed-elderly-woman-teen-girls-praying-at-planned-parenthood-running-for-lt-gov\/\" title=\"PA State Lawmaker Who Harassed Elderly Woman, Teen Girls Praying At Planned Parenthood Running For Lt. Gov.\">made national headlines<\/a> for various high-profile cases involving allegations \u2062of corruption and infidelity.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What \u2063steps can the Texas Supreme Court \u2063take to address the erosion of\u2063 public trust caused by Justice Devine&#8217;s comments?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ed.&#8221; This \u200cshocking accusation has sent shockwaves through the legal community and cast a dark shadow over\u2063 the impartiality and integrity of the highest court in Texas.<\/p>\n<p>Justice Devine&#8217;s comments came to light when a recording \u2064of a private conversation was leaked \u2063to the media. In this recording, he\u200b can be heard expressing his \u200dfrustration with\u200d his fellow justices, claiming that they have been brainwashed to follow a\u2063 particular\u200c ideology rather than upholding the law.<\/p>\n<p>To label one&#8217;s colleagues as \u2062brainwashed is not only disrespectful\u200c but \u200dalso raises serious\u200b questions\u200d about the functioning of the judicial \u200bsystem. The neutrality and fairness of judges are fundamental principles that ensure justice is served, irrespective of personal beliefs or political affiliations. Any suggestion of ideological bias undermines public trust in the court&#8217;s ability to \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/prosecutor-accused-of-stymying-hunter-biden-probe-reveals-departure-from-doj\/\" title=\"Prosecutor accused of hindering Hunter Biden probe departs DOJ\">administer justice fairly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This incident also highlights the need for a transparent and accountable judicial system. Confidentiality is important in many\u2062 aspects \u200cof the legal profession; however, when it leads to situations\u2062 like this, where public confidence is eroded, it becomes necessary to reevaluate the balance between privacy and\u2064 trust in the justice\u2063 system.<\/p>\n<p>The Texas Supreme Court plays a crucial role in overseeing the state&#8217;s \u200clegal matters and interpreting the law. Its judges are expected\u200d to\u2063 act with integrity, impartiality, and professionalism. Accusing colleagues of being brainwashed undermines the very foundations \u2062upon which our legal\u200c system stands and \u200ddiminishes the trust that the public should \u2064have in this esteemed institution.<\/p>\n<p>Justice Devine&#8217;s remarks are particularly concerning in the \u200ccontext of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-attorneys-just-broke-down-4-reasons-chutkans-j6-gag-order-is-unconstitutional\/\" title=\"Trump's lawyers argue that Chutkan's J6 gag order is unconstitutional for 4 reasons.\">ongoing election campaign<\/a>. As a candidate seeking reelection, he should maintain a high level \u2063of professionalism and avoid making derogatory statements about his colleagues. His comments \u200bnot only call into question his ability to \u200dwork collaboratively but also cast doubts\u2064 on his own impartiality.<\/p>\n<p>It is important for \u200dthe \u2064Texas\u2062 Supreme Court to swiftly address this issue and ensure that the\u200d public&#8217;s faith in the court system is upheld. The integrity of the judiciary is paramount, and any acts or statements that compromise this integrity must\u200b be addressed with utmost seriousness.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it highlights the need\u2063 for a robust system\u200c of checks and balances within\u2063 the judiciary. The Supreme Court should have mechanisms \u200din place to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chatgpt-displays-a-significant-systematic-liberal-bias-danger-of-influencing-election-results-say-researchers\/\" title=\"Researchers warn that ChatGPT exhibits a notable and consistent liberal bias, posing a risk of influencing election outcomes.\">address potential biases<\/a> or conflicts of interest among its members. \u200dRegular evaluations or ethical committees\u200c could help\u200d monitor the behavior of justices and \u200daddress any concerns regarding impartiality.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, \u200bthe Texas Supreme Court must take immediate steps to restore public trust and confidence in its ability to carry out its duties fairly and\u200c impartially. \u200bThe legal profession, as a whole, must reflect on this incident and reaffirm their commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.<\/p>\n<p>Robust \u2064oversight, transparency, and a commitment to\u200d impartiality \u2064are vital for any judicial system to function effectively. Only by addressing these concerns head-on can the Texas Supreme\u2063 Court hope to regain the public&#8217;s trust and restore the integrity of the\u200b judiciary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Republican Texas Supreme Court justice seeking reelection was exposed in a leaked audio recording, referring to his colleagues as &#8220;brainwashed.&#8221; Justice John Devine positioned himself as the alternative to his counterparts with &#8220;Big Law&#8221; backgrounds, claiming they are disconnected due to their experiences<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2187867,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6f936c6861a03fba60cc5946851043cc.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2187866","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6f936c6861a03fba60cc5946851043cc.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2187866","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2187866"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2187866\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2187867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2187866"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2187866"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2187866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}