Supreme Court reaffirms independence of military judges, dismisses challenges

The Supreme Court has ruled that military judges, who preside over dozens of courts martial every year, can serve as officers and their status does not violate the constitutional right to a fair trial.

Supreme Court reaffirms independence of military judges, dismisses challenges
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The Supreme Court has ruled that military judges, who preside over dozens of courts martial every year, can serve as officers and their status does not violate the constitutional right to a fair trial.