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Author: Daniel H. Foote (University of Tokyo)
This Essay begins by setting out the basic facts of the two cases. After briefly examining the respective outcomes and legal reasoning, the Essay proceeds to a comparative examination of the procedures and the basic stance of the two systems.
Keywords: Judicial independence -- Japan, Judicial independence -- United States, Judges -- Discipline, Comparative law, Judicial review, Censure
How to Cite: Foote, D. (2009) “Restrictions on Political Activity by Judges in Japan and the United States: The Cases of Judge Teranishi and Justice Sanders”, Washington University Global Studies Law Review. 8(2).