Legal & Judicial Ethics, 2010 Bar — Question XVII-a

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Judge X was invited to be a guest speaker during the annual convention of a private organization which was covered by media. Since he was given the liberty to speak on any topic, he discussed the recent decision of the Supreme Court declaring that the President is not, under the Constitution, proscribed from appointing a Chief Justice within two months before the election. In his speech, the judge demurred to the Supreme Court decision and even stressed that the decision is a serious violation of the Constitution. Did Judge X incur any administrative liability? Explain. (3%)

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