Study shows judges' backgrounds matter in high court selection

Some federal judges are tossing out civil cases based on their own opinions, a disturbing trend that makes background checks even more important in the search for a new associate justice for the U.S. Supreme Court, a University of Illinois legal expert says.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news161887338.html">Study shows judges' backgrounds matter in high court selection</a></p> <p>Some federal judges are tossing out civil cases based on their own opinions, a disturbing trend that makes background checks even more important in the search for a new associate justice for the U.S. Supreme Court, a University of Illinois legal expert says.</p>