What We Talk About When We Talk About Judges

Kyle Rittenhouse has been acquitted of all charges in a criminal trial that's underscored deep divides over gun rights, vigilantism, and racial justice protests.And throughout the trial, Judge Bruce Schroeder has garnered a lot of attention.The trial has raised tough questions about judges — who gets to be one, how they're assigned cases, how they're appointed, and how they're removed.A former judge and a legal expert answer your questions. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

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