Jailing Illegal Aliens For ID Theft A “Travesty,” Judge Says

The Constitution defines life tenure for judges as long as they engage in good behavior. This is to insure the independence of the Judiciary.

Congress creates the federal court system and defines the number of circuits and judges, to include the number of Supreme Court justices.

Article III, Section 1:

The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.

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