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The Judiciary Accountability Act: Dismantling the Myth of the Untouchable Judge

In the NYU Journal of Legislation & Public Policy, Aliza Shatzman argues that we can dismantle the myth of the untouchable judge and finally correct historically intractable problems in the judiciary - including gender discrimination, harassment, and retaliation - by extending Title VII to judiciary employees and revising the Employee Dispute Resolution (EDR) Plan.

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On passing the Judiciary Accountability Act: 'The Judge Who Harassed Me Was Never Held Accountable for His Actions’

In Ms. Magazine, Aliza Shatzman argues that Congress must pass the Judiciary Accountability Act, thereby extending Title VII protections to judiciary employees. Legislative change would indicate the federal government’s commitment to judicial accountability, transparency, and fostering safe work environments for judiciary employees.

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Why Are Judges Above the Laws They Enforce

In Balls and Strikes, Aliza Shatzman questions why judges are above the laws they enforce and argues that Congress can provide recourse to judiciary employees facing mistreatment in the judicial workplace.

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We Should Tell The Truth About Judicial Clerkships

In Above the Law, Aliza Shatzman argues that changing the messaging around clerkships is the first step toward creating larger cultural change in the legal community. We must stop deifying judges and disbelieving law clerks. The status quo is unacceptable.

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As a Clerk, I Couldn't Sue the Judge Who Harassed Me

In Slate, Aliza Shatzman argues that Congress must pass the Judiciary Accountability Act, in order to ensure that fewer law clerks experience workplace mistreatment like she did, and that those who do, have legal recourse.

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