Judge Robin Banks is a federal magistrate who was appointed by the president and approved by the senate. Judge Banks engages in a number of questionable activities and members of the news media and federal legislators begin to question whether Robin is suited for the job. Because federal judges are appointed, Robin does not have to stand for election, can serve for life and so there is no way to remove Robin from the position.

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Federal judges do not have to stand for election, but they can be impeached in the same way as other elected officials. If Robin misbehaves seriously enough to get the attention of Congress, there may be an impeachment.

Judge Robin Banks Is a Federal Magistrate Who Was Appointed