NewsThe HillMay 18, 2026United States
Judge Blocks Release of Judicial Misconduct Allegations Before Election
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing a Georgia judicial committee from releasing misconduct allegations against two state Supreme Court candidates. The ruling stops the information from being made public immediately before the upcoming election.
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This ruling impacts voter access to information about judicial candidates' conduct immediately before they head to the polls.
Key Facts
- U.S. District Judge Leslie Gardner issued a temporary restraining order on Monday.
- The order prevents the Judicial Qualifications Commission from commenting on misconduct allegations against two Supreme Court candidates.
- The restriction applies to information regarding candidates ahead of Tuesday's election.