John Washington III Asks Why Judges Put Loyalty to an Office Ahead of the Constitution and the People
John Washington III raised a conflict-of-interest charge against the courts, arguing that state judges are bound by the U.S. Constitution and, in Texas, by their state constitution as well, and asking why people so often feel their constitutional rights do not get a fair look.
John Washington III, a 2028 presidential candidate, raised what he called a conflict of interest in the courts, arguing that state judges are bound by the U.S. Constitution and, in Texas, also swear to uphold the state constitution. He wrote: "But too often, people feel the constitution that should come first gets overlooked. I'm asking why."
John Washington III asked why people repeatedly leave court feeling their rights were never seriously considered. He wrote: "I'm asking why people walk into court again and again and feel their constitutional rights don't get a fair look. I'm asking why outcomes can feel pre-decided. I'm asking why loyalty to an office seems to matter more than loyalty to the people."
John Washington III framed the issue as officials serving an institution instead of the public that elected or appointed them to serve. He wrote: "They ask for your vote, then serve their office instead of the people. That's not justice. That's not acceptable." He closed: "The people deserve judges who put the constitution and the people first."
