Federal US judge faces complaint over staunch pro-Israel advocacy

A federal judge in the United States is facing a formal complaint over anti-Palestinian comments and alleged association with Islamophobic groups, in a case that highlights growing concern about possible pro-Israel bias in the judicial system.Florida lawyer Katherine Giannamore filed the judicial complaint against District Judge Roy Altman earlier this month, accusing him of eroding “public confidence in the integrity, impartiality, and independence of the federal judiciary”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3New Israeli roadblocks entrench siege of homes in West Bank’s Qusralist 2 of 3Palestinian children return to school under threat of Israel demolitionlist 3 of 3Israeli settlers targeting Palestinian factories to force workers off landend of listThe complaint, filed with the Eleventh Circuit Court, also says Altman used judicial resources to promote Israel, including by making media appearances from his chambers in Miami.“Since at least April 2026, Judge Altman has consistently engaged in this conduct during business hours, broadcasting himself live from chambers and has utilized law clerks during public talks during business hours,” the complaint reads.“These activi...