Rehnquist Defends Junkets for Judges
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From Times Wire Reports
Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist lashed out at critics of expenses-paid, out-of-town conferences for federal judges, saying the trips provide valuable education for people who work hard.
Businesses and various lobbying interests sponsor conferences for federal judges, paying air fare, hotel and other expenses.
Last week, U.S. Supreme Court justices were scattered from Alaska to Georgia, speaking to bar associations and other lawyers’ groups.
Rehnquist said proposed regulation of judicial conferences unnecessarily restrains free speech.
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