A Democratic judge in Texas is facing criticism for shutting down his courtroom and refusing to hear cases for one day to protest to the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, The Austin American-Statesman reported. Of the 137 cases scheduled that day, 135 were rescheduled for a future date, The Statesman reported. “We are public servants, and I believe the best way to protest for public service at the federal level is to provide exemplary public service at the local level. I don’t believe Judge Lipscombe choice meets that standard,” she said. Attorney Charlie Bird, who had a client scheduled to appear in Lipscombe court, said the judge’s decision showed a lack of “good judicial temperament.”Lipscombe is running unopposed in the November midterm election.

Source: Fox News October 18, 2018 10:18 UTC