The RNLA issued a press release today as the Senate Judiciary Committee began its hearing for Michael B. Wallace, who's been nominated for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The press release announced a letter sent to ABA President Karen J. Mathis signed by over 200 current and former ABA members raising concerns about the ABA's recent ratings of Brett Kavanaugh and Michael Wallace. The letter calls on the ABA to allow for more transparency in the review process, establish a clear recusal policy for conflicts of interest, and select members for the Standing Committee who reflect the broad judicial philosophies of the entire legal community. A copy of the letter is available at http://www.rnla.org/Blog/ABALetter9-26-06.pdf.