U.S. courts require random judge assignments to avoid ‘judge shopping’

Yes, you are correct. In the U.S. court system, random judge assignments are made to avoid ‘judge shopping’, a practice where parties may attempt to have their case heard by a judge they believe will be more favorable to their cause. This random assignment helps ensure that all parties are treated equitably and impartially. The goal is to promote consistency and fairness within the justice system. Judges are assigned to cases without regard for the identity of the parties involved, which is another way of ensuring impartial