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“I personally think that we should be extremely reluctant to use a recall mechanism for an unpopular decision simply because of the message it sends about judicial independence.”

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Deborah Rhode is an esteemed law professor known for her contributions to the field of gender and law studies. Born on January 29, 1952, she has been a professor at Stanford Law School since 1979. Professor Rhode's research spans gender equality, the legal profession, legal theory, and the relationship between law and gender. more

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