If the judge applied the law as written, and it appears that he did since his ruling was upheld on appeal, why should he be removed? Change the law if you don’t like it.
Are you saying you agree that the purpose of the law is to “protect children from each other”?
If so, I will disagree with you no matter what court(s) uphold(s) this judge’s decision.
The purpose of the law is to protect children from ADULTS.