judicial appointments

Sep
12
2026
Robertstein Judge Burns Legal Norms
ROBERTSTEIN by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
A judge nicknamed Robertstein appears as a stitched-together monster clutching a burning copy of the law while a smaller political figure hails him as 'my man.' The image responds to ongoing concerns over judicial appointments that produce ideologically driven rulings. Critics argue such selections prioritize loyalty over legal restraint, weakening institutional guardrails. The cartoon takes the position that these appointments create uncontrollable forces that damage the rule of law.
SCOTUS Protecting Trump's Agenda
SCOTUS PROTECTING TRUMP'S AGENDA by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon published September 2, 2026, shows Supreme Court justices in judicial robes and red MAGA caps gathered around Donald Trump. One justice declares in a speech bubble that the ballroom case is about my security. A hand extends papers labeled lawsuits from the side. The image comments on recent litigation involving Trump and claims of judicial security concerns tied to the case.
Trump appoints more DA's on merit
Malcolm McGookin, CagleCartoons.com
Oct
31
2013
Judicial Filibusters
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
Judicial Filibusters- COLOR
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
Bush Comments on Activist Judges
BUSH COMMENTS ON ACTIVIST JUDGES by Andy Singer, politicalcartoons.com
May
20
2005
Compromise
COMPROMISE by John Trever, politicalcartoons.com
Filibustering Democrats Are Favorites To Win Judicial Derby
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
Apr
27
2005
Power Shortage
POWER SHORTAGE by John Trever, politicalcartoons.com
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