Newly released court records reveal misconduct inquiry into federal judge (NPR)

LAP’s President and Founder Aliza Shatzman spoke with NPR about former Boston federal judge Mark Wolf, who allegedly resigned in November 2025 to take a principled stand against executive branch overreach—but actually resigned amid a misconduct investigation to evade accountability.

Shatzman said the newly public allegations highlight the lack of accountability for judges and the need for congressional oversight.

"A judge's departure from the bench amid a misconduct investigation does not eliminate the need for accountability or transparency," said Shatzman. "This outcome represents neither justice for the mistreated clerk who bravely reported the misconduct…nor accountability for one of many federal judges who abuse their power by mistreating clerks and staff."

Shatzman also added that this situation underscores the urgent need for Congress to pass the TRUST Act, which would amend the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act to require pending investigations of judicial misconduct to continue even if a judge retires, resigns or dies.