Geneva Langworthy v. Supreme Court of New Mexico
DueProcess
1. Can a judge with a personal bias against a party, deny that individual access to the courts as a punishment for disrespectful language in her pleadings?
2. Can a judge deny a person's right to self-representation as punishment for protected speech?
3. Does the inability to afford an attorney mean that a pro se's claims are frivolous?
4. Can a judge or justice require a disabled person to have an attorney due to behavioral issues, while knowing that the disabled individual cannot afford an attorney?
Can a judge with personal bias deny access to courts as punishment for disrespectful language, and can a judge deny self-representation or require an attorney for a disabled individual who cannot afford legal representation?