Chief Justice Roberts Transfers Nelson Misconduct Complaint to 4th Circuit, Removing Case From Judge's Home Court

Chief Justice Roberts transfers Nelson misconduct complaint to 4th Circuit, removing case from judge's home court

The nation's highest-ranking judge just got involved in a case that started with a parking lot confrontation in Idaho Falls.

4th Circuit rules Monroe official’s removal did not violate his rights

The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Monroe City Council’s decision to remove a member of its Board of Adjustment in 2024. Kenneth Deal had argued in court that the removal violated his constitutional rights. “At bottom, because the City has wide discretion to create, abolish, and determine the selection process for the BOA, the City certainly cannot be said to lack all discretion to deny Deal his seat,” Judge DeAndrea Gist Benjamin wr…