There are nearly 900 judges in the US, and approximately 100 face disciplinary sanctions each year, according to the National Center for State Courts. In 2001, for instance, 104 judges faced public disciplinary proceedings. Of these judges, 14 were briefly suspended. Six resigned. Only eight were removed from office. Despite sanctions, suspended judges often remain eligible to return to the bench, revealing systemic issues in judicial accountability. Financial incentives and bribery from corporations, lawyers, and firms can influence rulings, reduce…