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Federal Circuit Again Excludes Judge Newman From Group Photo

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Blackman, J. (2026, October 5). Federal Circuit Again Excludes Judge Newman From Group Photo. Reason. https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/04/federal-circuit-again-excludes-judge-newman-from-group-photo/

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Judge Pauline Newman has been excluded from a group photograph commemorating Judge Clevenger’s retirement at the Federal Circuit court. This follows her previous exclusion from an AI-generated cartoon by Chief Judge Kimberly Moore. The article highlights the ongoing marginalization of Judge Newman within the judicial body, despite life tenure typically guaranteeing permanent status on the bench.

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Judge Pauline Newman, a long-standing member of the Federal Circuit, has been excluded from official events such as group photos and a cartoon featuring artificial intelligence. This exclusion follows Chief Judge Kimberly Moore’s decision to leave Newman out of these activities, most recently during an event marking Judge Clevenger's retirement. Despite having life tenure, which generally guarantees job security for judges until they choose to retire or are removed through impeachment, Newman finds herself in what is described as a "state of purgatory." The situation highlights the unusual nature of judicial practices and raises questions about the implications of such actions on judicial independence and integrity.

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the Federal Circuit the Fifth Circuit

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Clevenger PERSON · 1× Kimberly Moore PERSON · 1× Newman PERSON · 1× Pauline Newman PERSON · 1× the Federal Circuit ORG · 1× the Fifth Circuit ORG · 1×

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Let's check in with the Federal Circuit, where Judge Pauline Newman remains in a state of purgatory.

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2026-10-05 · Reason

Federal Circuit Again Excludes Judge Newman From Group Photo · assertive framing

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Let's check in with the Federal Circuit, where Judge Pauline Newman remains in a state of purgatory. asserted

Newman → let → purgatory

It was clear that Chief Judge Kimberly Moore excluded Newman from a bizarre AI cartoon. asserted

Moore → exclude → cartoon

Now she is excluded from a real-life group photo on the occasion of Judge Clevenger's retirement. asserted

she → exclude → retirement

Life tenure lasts forever, unless it doesn't. asserted

it → last → ?