As attacks on judges increase, WV State Bar to consider resolution protecting judicial independence

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 643

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Members of the West Virginia State Bar will consider a resolution next week to affirm the independence and integrity of the judiciary branch.

George Carenbauer, an attorney and member of the state bar, said judicial independence and judges themselves have come under considerable attack in the past year.

“The real fundamental issue is the threat of physical violence against judges simply for their rulings,” said Carenbauer, who drafted the resolution that will be considered …

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