First Circuit Judge Bruce M. Selya has announced that he will be taking Senior status, but he still plans to maintain three-fourths of the caseload of an active Circuit Judge. He intends to dedicate more time to his family and to do some teaching. For reports on this see Boston Globe here, Fox Providence Eyewitness News here, and The Providence Journal here. Judge Selya, who also sits on the secretive FISA Court, said he intends to go on with his work there in full.
In a letter
that he sent to President Bush yesterday, Selya said, "I write to
advise you of my intention . . . to assume senior status effective as
of the appointment of my successor or at the close of business on Dec.
31, 2006, whichever first occurs. I met the age and service
requirements for senior status some time ago." "I know at first hand that the federal judiciary is a critically
important part of our tripartite system of government," Selya wrote.
"The opportunity to serve in the judicial branch (first as a district
judge and then as a circuit judge) has been an extraordinary privilege.
I greatly appreciate the confidence that President Reagan reposed in
me, and I have done my very best to acquit myself in the noble
tradition of the Article III courts." In conclusion, Selya wrote: "I wish you Godspeed in your selection
of my successor and in your continued efforts on behalf of this
wonderful nation."
What is he going to teach? Obscure words that don't make opinions any better?
Posted by: anon | March 16, 2006 at 07:28 AM
He said he will be allowed to craft his own course, The Lessons of Litigation. - from Providence Journal article linked to above.
Posted by: tomlincoln | March 16, 2006 at 10:27 AM
Oh god, what a waste. Sounds like a bunch of BS war stories. I wasted 3 credits in law school on one of these courses.
Posted by: anon | March 24, 2006 at 08:29 PM