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Maria S. Lazar: “We take an oath of office when we become judges to…”

Featuring: Maria S. Lazar, Judge, Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II

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Published | Video Starts at 03:32

The way I explain to people the difference, the main difference is, is actually that judicial philosophy. So my opponent tells people on her website that she's people centered and she's going to rule based on people. We take an oath of office when we become judges to administer justice without respect to persons. Which sounds legally wonky and strange, but what it means is we are supposed to be the blindfolded lady justice. We're not supposed to look at who's in our courtroom. (03:32–03:40)

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Asserts that judges are sworn to administer justice impartially.

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