Outside group warns of ‘silencing’ judges, backs WV judge facing discipline for foster care comments

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: May 29, 2026

Words: 665

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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An out-of-state conservative legal group urged for charges to be removed against a West Virginia circuit judge who spoke out about the state’s troubled foster care system and use of hotels to house children.

The American Center for Law and Justice, based in Washington, D.C., weighed in on the legal saga involving Kanawha County Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers, who faced discipline after discussing her concerns about the foster care system in a statewide …

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